Research Investigator
vor 3 Wochen
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 16,800 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 Research Investigator you will manage long-term projects and be responsible for the scientific strength of the project portfolio in our Delivery Systems team in Givaudan’s Taste and Wellbeing division. You will be part of a supportive, diverse and responsible team which is already curious to meet you.
This role will be preferably based in Kemptthal (Switzerland).
**You will**:
Contribute to develop the Delivery Systems strategy
Propose and help organize appropriate research projects according to the strategy and provide technical support
Plan and manage complex research projects and programs
Be responsible for the performance of our Innovation Communities
Identify and maintain a network of academic consultants in relevant fields
Assemble, distribute and maintain a list of external technical conferences of potential interest to Delivery Group members
Periodically review and present Intellectual Property of relevance to the Delivery Group
Organize Delivery Workshops to capture tacit knowledge of experienced group members, and train newer members in utilizing perennial technologies
**You have**:
A PhD in natural or life sciences or engineering or similar
+ 10 years of experience in the flavour & fragrance or food and beverage industry
Extensive scientific expertise and strong knowledge in flavor and food ingredient encapsulation
Extensive business knowledge and experience
A proven entrepreneurial mindset for the development of differentiating technologies and products
An excellent understanding of Intellectual Property needs of a research team
A proven track record of initiating, coordinating, designing and executing complex technical programs
A proven track record of solving highly technical or a broad range of complex problems
The ability to mentor other scientific professionals
The ability to clearly translate complex scientific results into technical reports
Fluent in English, German nice to have
**Your benefits in Kemptthal**:
Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
40 hour working week, Flexible working model and Home office
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
Worldwide private accident insurance
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.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.