CSI Technician

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.  

Consumer Sensory Insight (CSI) Technician in Indonesia - Your future position?
Being a CSI Technician in Givaudan, a company leader in the fragrance and flavour industry, you will assist with the execution of sensory panel evaluation and testing according to set plans, protocols, and timings defined by the CSI Analyst and/or CSI Manager. You will be located Jakarta Office and reporting directly to CSI Manager Indonesia. 
In this exciting role you will:

• Ensure smooth day to day sensory laboratory operations i.e. support in preparation of the test materials, preparation, and distribution of samples
• Maintenance of descriptive references for expert panels and customer engagements 
• Manage inventory of supplies and materials for testing execution and ensure appropriate storage of samples, references, and material in the Lab. 
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment within Sensory Lab protocols, ready for customer lab visits 
• Prepare computer designs for data collection and execute studies under supervision of CSI Manager
• Prepare products and material needed for Sensory testing according to relevant protocols and applications
• Execute expert panel recruitment including conducting screening tests and preparing data output with support from CSI Analyst/CSI Manager
• Conduct discrimination test sessions, manage internal panel community (Givaudan employees) and lead routine recruitment drive  
• Lead sensory expert panel sessions through language training and moderating discussions to capture data
• Assist with consumer tests tasks under supervision of CSI Manager as per project plans and schedules
• Perform data entry and simple data reporting under supervision of CSI Manager 
• Prepare sensory test references and support internal trainings and customer interactions, where required
• Act with care in the handling of customer products and Givaudan flavours for customers (i.e. photos of products, appropriate preparation of customer products, sourcing of products), etc. 
• Support the deployment of Givaudan proprietary NPD digital tools & new methodologies under supervision of CSI Manager

You?
Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who need an opportunity to develop yourself through a good solid team within the team? Then come and join us - and impact your world.
Your professional profile includes:

• University Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related area experience in Industry
• Experience in working in a sensory lab or food preparation environment
• Experience with data entry and filing
• Knowledge of basic scientific principles, methods and techniques within Sensory, including basic statistical principles
• Passionate working in a lab
• Having an attention to details, sense of urgency and also good team player
• English proficiency
• Clear oral and written communication 
• Interest in food or flavour industry

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.