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.

Lab Technician - Technical Support

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.  

Lab Technician - Stability - Your future position?

Location: Pioneer

Reporting to: Application Lab and Technical Lab Manager

As a Lab Technician - Stability, you will responsible of stability of fragrance formulations in product base

 

Core Responsibilities:

Stability

  • Preparation of product samples, where required
  • Organise stability tests and record results
  • Conduct physical and olfactory testing of samples
  • Research causes of issues and propose and test solutions and technical changes to formulations
  • Assist in the administration of materials and laboratory organization.
  • Communication of stability test results internally and to clients
  • Provide technical support to perfumers and development team on areas relating to fragrance stability in product base
  • Prepare fragrance applications in different bases meeting the needs of creative and development teams under guidance, and ensure the quality, precision and accuracy thereof.

 

Environmental Health & Safety

  • Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment
  • Operate and help maintain standard lab equipment

 

Academic Background

  • Technical training or Higher Education Qualification in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or similar
    subject

 

Professional experience

  • Minimum 1-2  years of experience work in a lab envrionment
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Applications
  • Ability to communicate and write in English required

 

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of good laboratory practice and safe handling of chemicals
  • Accurate record keeping and attention to detail
  • Chemistry knowledge
  • Perfumery knowledge
  • Understanding of ISO protocols
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Givaudan-specific software applications
  • Knowledge of lab equipment and its safe usage
  • Good Communication skills
  • Understanding of EH&S requirements & protocols and laboratory safety practices

 

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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



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.