Lab Technologist (m/f/d)
Infos sur l'emploi
- Date de publication :07 avril 2025
- Taux d'activité :100%
- Type de contrat :Durée indéterminée
- Lieu de travail :Kemptthal
About Givaudan
Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2023, Givaudan employed 16,260 people worldwide and achieved CHF 6.9 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 13.3%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people's health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at www.givaudan.com
As a Lab Technologist (m/f/d) you will support the Reaction Flavour development lab in the area of Maillard chemistry and thermal flavour formation by executing, and documenting lab experiments that align with our strategy and team goals.
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) and will report directly to the Creation Team Leader.
You will:
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Perform experiments and technical projects according to defined requirements in the area of food and flavour chemistry
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Plan, implement and document workload with senior team members
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Communicate experimental outcomes with our partners and support a working culture of sharing and collaboration
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Contribute to lab reviews and come up with proposals to improve operational lab efficiency
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Sustain performance and reliability of our lab assets by organising repair and maintenance
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Collaborate on projects cross-functionally and between regions
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Organize relevant flavour evaluations within the reacted Ingredient Development
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Follow safe working procedures
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Support up-scaling activities
You have:
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Apprenticeship as chemical lab technician with a solid base in organic chemistry and instrumental analytical methods
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Fluid in English - spoken and written. Basics in German expected
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Ideally 2+ years of experience in a chemical related domain
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Proficient in laboratory techniques and hands-on work
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Feel easy with latest IT/computing applications
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Demonstrate strong teamwork
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Show ability to present conclusions to supervisor and propose actions
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Willingness to adopt new lab working techniques and technologies
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Eager to learn about food chemistry and show willingness to grow into the field of flavours
Your benefits in Kemptthal:
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Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
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40 hour working week, Flexible working model
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Additional paid days off
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Favorable pension fund contributions
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Subsidized meals in the Staff restaurant / You benefit from a discounted catering offer (incl. lunch)
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Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site)
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Discounts at the company shop
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Free Staff Parking and Bike Badge
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Subsidized: REKA vouchers and SBB half fare travelcard
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Complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, water)
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Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital
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Worldwide private accident insurance
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Additional family/education allowance (if applicable)
