Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers’ preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that ‘engage your senses’. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at www.givaudan.com.

Snacks Compounder

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.  

Snacks Compounder - Your future position?

 

We are looking to recruit a Snacks Compounder to support our seasoning creator with creating seasonings for the Middle East and will based in our Dubai office. Reporting into the Flavours Technical Manager for the Middle East, this fantastic opportunity will allow you to translate and extend your theoretical knowledge of Flavours development and applications to practical experiences, and will offer excellent opportunities for development. This is an open contract role with us for 1 year to start with. Your monthly payroll will be processed by a 3rd party partner. The contract could be extended later depending on our business requirements.

 

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect internship opportunity if you are committed to learn new skills and develop your technical knowledge!

 

In this exciting role, you will:

  • Prepare seasoning samples as requested for customer briefs, applications needs, technology performance assessment, QC standards, physical testing, etc.
  • Act as the main point of contact to provide timely seasoning samples for other labs and functions within Givaudan
  • Maintain all required formula records and brief documentation in company database software (Athena, Atlas, Lot Number records, etc.)
  • Maintain organized and updated stock of raw materials in the laboratory
  • Maintain organized collection of seasonings in the lab for immediate response to briefs and applications re-quests
  • Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EH&S policies and good laboratory practices
  • Assist in applying seasonings to food products when assigned
  • Participate in the evaluation of seasonings in food products and provide seasoning performance feedback

 

You?

 

Are you someone who wants to shape your own world? Then join us – and impact your world!

 

Your professional profile includes:

  • Having recently completed or in the last 1-5 years a bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or Biology.
  • Preferably six months to max two years experience in a food applications lab, production or a related field with a Flavours house, Food & Beverage or FMCG company in an international work environment. We are also open to considering fresher's with the right attitude for this role.
  • Have an affinity and interest for new tastes, flavours, and a variety of cuisines.
  • Ability to taste everything – halal, non-halal, and meat products.
  • Ablity to demonstrate proficiency in using common PC applications
  • Solid organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Basic understanding of research documentation protocols, a basic knowledge of handling lab equipment, and handling chemicals used to perform lab functions

 

Our benefits:

  • Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
  • A creative team environment that will inspire you
  • Great compensation package

#LI-Onsite


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.

Remote working:  On-site



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.
Join us and Impact Your 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.