Seasoning Technician
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.
The Seasoning Technician role is an exciting opportunity to work alongside the Seasoning Creators and play a critical role in applying the seasoning to the customer base. In this role you will work with some of the largest snack brand customers in Oceania to bring to life new creations and keep family favourites top of mind for consumers.
Your role will include:
- Prepare flavour samples as requested for customer briefs applications needs, technology performance assessment, QC standards, physical testing, etc.
- Act as the main point of contact to provide timely flavour samples for other labs and functions within Givaudan
- Maintain all required formula records and brief documentation in company database software
- Maintain organised and updated stock of raw materials in the lab
- Maintain organised collection of flavours in the lab for immediate response to briefs and applications requests
- Assist in sample preparation & applying flavours to food products when assigned
- Participate in the evaluation of raw materials (including experimental ingredients), new technology, and flavours in food products and provide flavour performance feedback
- Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EH&S guidelines and good laboratory practices
You?
Want to join a team that's passionate about innovation and creativity, and that works together to achieve extraordinary things? It's your essence that we're looking for.
Your professional profile includes:
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry & Biology. A Diploma in Food Science and Technology.
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
- Proficiency in using common PC applications, including Google Suite and Microsoft
- Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling chemicals used to perform lab functions
- Basic knowledge of lab safety, hygiene, and environmental guidelines/requirements
- Ability to follow flavour formulations and to compound flavours with speed and accuracy
- Basic ability to prepare flavour delivery systems and assist with product evaluations and sensory tests
- Ability to organise a flavour lab efficiently and keep raw materials and flavour collections up to date
- Interest and aptitude in tasting flavours and ingredients
- Attention to detail
- Team player, Collaborative working style - able to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Takes initiative and proactive approach to their work
- Adaptive and flexible with time management to navigate conflicting priorities
Please note: We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this role. Please ensure you have unlimited working rights in Australia prior to submitting your application.
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.