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.
Flavourist Assistant
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 Flavourist Assistant (m/f/d) you will support daily tasks of the Beverage flavourist. Follow established procedures and guidelines to compound flavours, prepare emulsions, make applications and take part in evaluations and testing, to support application process, according to our goals and EH&S policies.
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).
You will:
* Independently compound flavour formulations, liquids and powders
* Prepare emulsions
* Coordinate and help evaluate raw materials and flavour panels
* Apply flavour in application/base for profile, functionality, and shelf-life evaluation
* Organize, summarize, and process the data under the supervision of the flavourist
* Maintain logs and other records
* Coordinate between the departments with global team members of research, creation, application and sensory scientists
* Adhere and observe the laboratory safety rules and regulations
* Maintain the lab stock of the chemicals and flavours
* Coordinate shipping samples and flavours globally
You have:
* An Education as chemical laboratory technician or Bachelor's Degree with first experience in a food applications lab, production or related area.
* Strong Chemistry and mathematics skills to accomplish formulas, make dilutions, and modify usage rates
* Good Working knowledge in English written and verbal form
* First Experience with research documentation protocol
* Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling chemicals
* Follow liquid formulations with speed and accuracy
* Basic knowledge of safety, hygiene, and environmental guidelines/requirements
* Organize a lab efficiently and keep raw materials up to date
Your benefits in Kemptthal:
* Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
* 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
* 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. 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.
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