Lab Technologist (m/f/d)

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 Lab Technologist (m/f/d) you will support the Reaction Flavour development lab in the area of Maillard chemistry and thermal flavour formation by executing, and documenting lab experiments that align with our strategy and team goals.

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) and will report directly to the Creation Team Leader.

You will:

• Perform experiments and technical projects according to defined requirements in the area of food and flavour chemistry 

• Plan, implement and document workload with senior team members

• Communicate experimental outcomes with our partners and support a working culture of sharing and collaboration 

• Contribute to lab reviews and come up with proposals to improve operational lab efficiency

• Sustain performance and reliability of our lab assets by organising repair and maintenance

• Collaborate on projects cross-functionally and between regions

• Organize relevant flavour evaluations within the reacted Ingredient Development

• Follow safe working procedures 

• Support up-scaling activities 

You have:

• Apprenticeship as chemical lab technician with a solid base in organic chemistry with a passion for flavours

• Fluid in English - spoken and written. Basics in German expected

• Ideally 2+ years of experience in a chemical related domain 

• Proficient in laboratory techniques and hands-on work

• Feel easy with latest IT/computing applications

• Demonstrate strong teamwork 

• Show ability to present conclusions to supervisor and propose actions 

• Willingness to adopt new lab working techniques and technologies 

• Eager to learn about food chemistry and show willingness to grow into the field of flavours 

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)

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.