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.

Encapsulation Research Associate

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.

Encapsulation Research Associate - Your future position?

As a Research Associate, you will perform research activities and document results to develop improved and new products and solutions within your area of expertise, according to our goals and corporate strategy.

Location: 1 Pioneer Turn

Reporting to: Research Scientist

Main Responsibilities

Research activities

Implement scientific/technical projects within Project Management System, deliver and document results
Independently execute planned research projects
Maintain a clean, safe and orderly laboratory environment observing EHS guidelines
Be alert to and highlight opportunities to develop IP and protect inventions

Scientific support

Develop scientific excellence in your field
Work with suppliers
Contribute to development of research methods and technical planning
Keep up to date on scientific advancements in the field

Main Requirements

Masters Degree in relevant areas (Sciences)
Expertise in any of the possible research areas (e.g. Design of (bio)polymers, microencapsulation, emulsions, sustainable materials, analytical chemistry, bio-macromolecules, and many more)
Experience in R&D project management

Our Benefits

Attractive package with benefits
Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
A creative team environment that will inspire you
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Paid time off

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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.
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

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.