Compound Lab Technician

St Louis, MO, US

Job ID 7333 Date posted October 6, 2026 Job Category Research and Development

Sensient is growing!! The Natural Color Conversion is here!! We are adding an Compound Lab Technician to our team. The Compound Lab Technician will

be instrumental in creating color samples for our customers that will ultimately lead to new business for Sensient.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare samples using appropriate equipment from bench top to pilot scale quantities per written procedures.
• Generate work orders using JDE Enterprise software system.
• Perform testing on prototype and finished good samples following standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods.
• Perform a variety of laboratory wet chemical tests using written methods and procedures.
• Use of general laboratory equipment including pipets, burets, KF titrator, colorimeter, UV-Vis, and analytical balances.
• Approve, adjust, and reject samples, following product guidelines and specifications. Record results on every sample analyzed using lab software and databases. Maintain virtual and physical inventory of raw materials so compounded samples can be produced as needed, including occasional cycle-counts.
• Provide back up for other Sample Room functions, including Sample Coordinator, and Sample Technician positions. Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) to provide assurance that all products have been prepared, tested and handled according to the highest possible standards.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to learn general lab techniques. Ability to prioritize.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform efficiently and amicably while working on multiple projects simultaneously

What You’ll Get:

• Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering, and development opportunities.
• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.

SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.

About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical.

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