Flavourist Assistant

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. 

As a Flavourist assistant (m/f/d) you will support daily tasks of the Beverage flavourist. Follow established procedures and guidelines to compound flavours, prepare emulsions, make applications and take part in evaluations and testing, to support application process, according to our goals and EH&S policies.

You will be part of a supportive, diverse and responsible team which is already curious to meet you.

This role is based in Kemptthal (Switzerland).

You will:

• Independently compound flavour formulations, liquids and powders
• Prepare emulsions
• Coordinate and help evaluate raw materials and flavour panels
• Apply flavour in application/base for profile, functionality, and shelf-life evaluation
• Organize, summarize, and process the data under the supervision of the flavourist
• Maintain logs and other records
• Coordinate between the departments with global team members of research, creation, application and sensory scientists
• Adhere and observe the laboratory safety rules and regulations
• Maintain the lab stock of the chemicals and flavours
• Coordinate shipping samples and flavours globally

You have:

• An Education as chemical laboratory technician or Bachelor's Degree with first experience in a food applications lab, production or related area.
• Strong Chemistry and mathematics skills to accomplish formulas, make dilutions, and modify usage rates
• Good Working knowledge in English written and verbal form
• Proficient computer skill
• First Experience with research documentation protocol
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling chemicals
• Follow liquid formulations with speed and accuracy
• Basic knowledge of safety, hygiene, and environmental guidelines/requirements
• Organize a lab efficiently and keep raw materials up to date

Your benefits in Kemptthal:

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• 40 hour working week, Flexible working model
• Additional paid days off
• Favorable pension fund contributions
• Subsidized meals in the Staff restaurant / You benefit from a discounted catering offer (incl. lunch)
• Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site)
• Discounts at the company shop
• Free Staff Parking and Bike Badge
• Subsidized: REKA vouchers and SBB half fare travelcard
• Complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, water)
• Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital
• Worldwide private accident insurance
• Additional family/education allowance (if applicable)

#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.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity. 
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.