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.

Laboratory Perfumery Assistant (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 Laboratory perfumery assistant (m/f/d) you will work within the Perfumery Research laboratory of the Fragrance Division. You will compound formula and product applications, and prepare the tests required for the olfactive assessment of the new research molecules. Another main aspect is the sample management and preparation required for all the other research testing performed with the new fragrance molecules.

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)

Please note this role is a temporary position with a duration of 1 month.

You will:

  • Incorporate the raw fragrance ingredients in different applications for different internal evaluation stages
  • Set up and prepare evaluation sessions
  • Report used quantities in IT systems
  • Perform any combination of sample management tasks, including labeling, preparing for shipping, transporting to labs, inventorying and disposing
  • Prepare fragrance mixtures
  • Maintain multiple company database software and tools

You have:

  • An Education as chemical laboratory technician or apprenticeship in laboratory environment
  • The desire to work organized towards deadlines
  • The passion for details and high-quality concern for our products quality
  • Good Working knowledge in English
  • Proficient computer skill: MS Office and several web applications

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)

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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.

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.