Calorimetry Technical Specialist

vor 1 Monat

Vernier, Genf, Schweiz Givaudan SA Vollzeit

Join us and celebrate the beauty
of human experience.

Step into our world of creativity and joy

Discover your potential
by embracing our culture of learning.

Find out more about
your recruitment journey with us.

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

Calorimetry Technical Specialist (m/w/d) - Your next role?

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. 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. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, 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 Calorimetry Technical Specialist (m/w/d), you will directly report to our Global Safety Lab Manager and you will join our Division EHS in Vernier.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, provide value and are experienced at promoting relationships.

In this exciting role you will :

  • Carry out calorimetry measurements and evaluate the data collected from a variety of techniques (e.g. RC, DSC and C80) allowing correct risk assessments to be made.
  • Support the Global Safety Laboratory Manager for ensuring top class methodologies and techniques to evaluate chemical hazards of submitted cases.
  • Assist the EHS CoE Global Safety Specialist for the calorimetry results interpretation.
  • Plan and carry out reaction calorimetry measurements to determine thermal safety data for Givaudan's chemical reactions and evaluate the results.
  • Evaluate and interpret the data collected from these tests, allowing correct risk assessments to be made.
  • Carry out DSC and C80 measurements and evaluate the results.
  • Determine the kinetics of the decomposition reactions of products using AKTS.
  • Manage the results and the databases containing them.
  • Write the experimental part of the scientific reports related to RC measurements.
  • Assure the continued operation of laboratory equipment.
  • Assist the Safety Lab by organizing administrative tasks (e.g. orders, shipments...) and by ensuring the maintenance, installation and reparation of equipments.
  • Follow any procedures or quality instructions relevant to the role.

Each staff member of Givaudan works according to company rules, regarding hygiene, safety and environmental protection.

You ? Are you someone who wants to grow your world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us – and improve your world.

Your success profile includes :

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering or equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience in an organic chemistry laboratory
  • Experience with reaction calorimetry
  • Communicative English, local language essential
  • Chemistry and product knowledge
  • Technical background in the area of Chemical Process Safety, Chemical Engineering and organic chemistry
  • Experience carrying out organic syntheses on a laboratory scale mandatory
  • Knowledge of common laboratory operations, ideally including DSC, C80 and RC testings
  • Knowledge of common IT office tools, including database management
  • Understand internal/external factors affecting Givaudan and its customers and industry benchmarks for safety, quality, performance, and reliability on the CoE subject matter

For safety and hygiene reasons, please note that wearing a beard is not allowed in production roles

Our Benefits :

  • Healthcare support
  • Paid Time Off and family leave
  • Retirement plan
  • Sport and leisure clubs
  • Company shop
  • Staff restaurant

Are you interested in this exciting challenge? We are looking forward to receiving your application Please make sure you enclose your CV, Cover Letter, Diplomas and Work Certificates.

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.

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