Formulation Specialist

Givaudan; Schweiz; Vor Ort; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global fragrance company in Switzerland seeks a Formulation Specialist to innovate and substantiate fragrance technology. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with formulation and scientific instrumentation, holds a relevant university degree, and is adept at leading projects. The role offers a collaborative environment emphasizing diverse contributions and innovative solutions. Competitive benefits include 25 days holiday, flexible time, and extensive learning opportunities.

Leistungen

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible time

Discount Club with many retailers

Subsidised on-site meals

Free parking

Excellent opportunities for learning and development

Qualifikationen

• Proven understanding and hands-on experience with formulation of relevant consumer products.
• Practical experience with application of scientific instrumentation.
• Able to work both independently and within a team environment.

Aufgaben

• Lead fragrance technology innovation and claims substantiation.
• Application of advanced measurement techniques for research and business activities.
• Generate and analyze high quality datasets for research platforms.

Kenntnisse

Formulation of consumer products

Scientific instrumentation applications

Project management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

IT skills (scientific software)

Ausbildung

University degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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The Measurement Science group is a technical support function enabling science-based innovation, data driven decision-making and claims substantiation. Working closely with internal stakeholders including the Ingredient Discovery, Fragrance Delivery, Malodour Research, Global Technology and Business Support teams, the group generates and applies physio-chemical performance data to substantiate olfactive and wider creation benefits. The successful candidate will apply their expertise in FMCG formulation science (e.g. surfactants, enzymes, functional actives) to understand and optimise fragrance performance in real world product formats, leading to superior technology innovation. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role to facilitate fragrance technology innovation, claims substantiation and data driven decision-making via:
• Application of advanced measurement techniques to progress both proactive research programmes and business getting activities
• Expansion and maintenance of relevant expertise, capability and infrastructure in the area of fragrance product related formulation science, to meet business requirements
• Generation and analysis of high quality datasets for research platforms, client submission and intellectual property protection
• Establishing close connection with key internal stakeholders to identify and deliver next generation business needs
• Identification and partnering with external organisations to access wider expertise and capabilities

Qualifications and Professional Profile

• Proven understanding and hands-on experience with formulation of relevant consumer products
• Practical experience with application of scientific instrumentation (including chemical measurement techniques)
• University degree or higher in relevant scientific discipline
• Leading and managing projects
• People management experience is preferred
• Problem-solving approach
• Able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Proficient IT skills (including specialist scientific software packages, knowledge databases)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holiday
• Flexi time
• Discount Club with many retailers
• Subsidised on-site meals
• Free parking
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development