Application lab technician (contract)

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.  

An Application Laboratory Technician with the global leader in the creation of Flavours and 
Fragrances, and providing critical support for our Creative Fragrances Development team, and based in Dubai - Your future position?

Fragrance is at the heart of Givaudan. We have a rich history of creating Fragrances that strike an emotional chord with consumers. We are inspired by our rich heritage and our contribution to defining the evolution of the trends over time. We create scents that shape people’s lives.

As a ‘Creative Fragrances Application Lab Technician’ within the Technical Team, you will work together with the Application Laboratory Technician’s to prepare Fragrance applications. You will support the 
Application team to prepare Fragrance applications in different bases meeting the needs of Creative and 
Development teams under the guidance and ensure the quality, precision, and accuracy thereof. 

You will be based in our Dubai Media City office and will report into the Application Lab Manager for North Africa and the Middle East. The role offers excellent opportunities for both personal and professional 
development.

You will be working for a company that touches billions of consumers more than a hundred times a day. Our passion for our customers and their brands brings a new dimension to our Business to Business industry. You will be working for the market leader that is at the forefront of innovation in an industry of emotions. We have a culture that works to inspire, challenge and capture the heart and soul of consumers and customers. Our customers in the region have local, regional, and international profiles, which brings diversity and 
curiosity to our day to day job.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if you have a true passion for the world of 
Fragrances and Perfumes, always aim to exceed customer needs, deliver value, and are experienced at 
fostering strong relationships.

You will have a temporary contract for 1 year (extendable).

In this role, you will:

Bring your passion:

• Assist in applying fragrances to consumer products when assigned.
• Assist in the administration of materials and laboratory organisation.
• Perform colour matching and recommend dyes as per client request.

Utilise the very best of you:

• Ability to follow SOP’s and to prepare applications with quality, speed and accuracy.
• Demonstrate a basic ability in formulation development and preparation of internal bases.

Drive efficiency and excellence:

• Ensure and maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment and lab equipment in accordance with EH&S guidelines and good laboratory practices.
• Administration of sample requests and ordering of fragrance oils.
• Record and communicate results accurately and promptly.
• Management of fragrance oils, customer base and internal base inventories.

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us - and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy or a relevant discipline.
• 2+ years relevant experience in a Fragrance Applications/Compounding or Chemicals or a related laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate a strong affinity and interest in Fragrances.
• Having Olfactory skills would be beneficial. 
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in using common PC applications.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of lab documentation protocol and handling lab equipments and chemicals used to perform lab functions.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to give attention to details.
• A flexible team player with a sense of facilitation and strong organisational skills.

Your benefits:

• Attractive package with benefits
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.