Flavourist Development Specialist

Givaudan is a leading global company in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing, celebrating the beauty of human experience through food experiences, craft inspired fragrances, and beauty and wellbeing solutions.

As a Flavourist Development Specialist, you will support daily tasks of the Beverage flavourist, following established procedures and guidelines to compound flavours, prepare emulsions, and take part in evaluations and testing.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 data under the supervision of the flavourist
• Maintain logs and other records
• Coordinate between departments with global team members of research, creation, application, and sensory scientists
• Adhere and observe laboratory safety rules and regulations
• Maintain the lab stock of chemicals and flavours
• Coordinate shipping samples and flavours globally

Requirements:

• 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
• Proficient computer skill
• 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

Benefits in Kemptthal:

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• 40 hour working week, Flexible working model
• 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)