Fragrance Application Laboratory & Stability Technician

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Fragrance Application Laboratory & Stability Technician

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 16,000 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.

A Laboratory and Stability Technician for our Application Lab team and based in our Dubai office - Your future position?

As an ‘Applications Laboratory & Stability Technician’, based in Dubai, you will be responsible for preparation of fragrance applications in different bases meeting the needs of the creative and development teams and study of stability of fragrance formulations in product base.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs and to deliver value.

In this exciting role your responsibilities include:

Application Laboratory -

1. Prepare fragrance application samples in various bases, ensuring they align with the needs of the creative and development teams, while upholding the highest standards of quality and accuracy, under supervision.
2. Manage customer bases, internal base and packaging materials, ensuring optimal levels are maintained and everything is organized.
3. Take ownership of sample requests by ordering oils, preparing application samples, and collaborating with the development team to ensure project completion.
4. Proficient in operating lab instruments in accordance with Givaudan's safety standards.
5. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all lab work, experiments, and results.
6. Prepare reports to document testing results, observations, and recommendations.
7. Perform physical and chemical measurements to evaluate fragrance properties and performance.
8. Under supervision, contribute to solving issues related to the application of fragrance in products, and help improve existing formulations.

Stability responsibilities -

1. Develop and perform stability tests as requested by the development team to evaluate the long-term performance and integrity of fragrance formulations.
2. Implement stability testing protocols under various environmental conditions to evaluate the fragrance’s behavior over time.
3. Ensure that stability tests are performed in compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines.
4. Maintain detailed records of stability test protocols, test results, and observations.
5. Prepare technical reports summarizing the findings, including recommendations for improvements or adjustments to formulations based on stability results.
6. Ensure that all stability testing data is thoroughly documented and shared with the relevant teams for future reference.
7. Ensure that all stability testing instruments are calibrated and functioning well and report to the relevant authorities for any malfunctioning of the instrument.
8. Conduct stability studies for raw materials, malodours, for Development teams & perfumers.
9. Prepare reports to document testing results, observations, and recommendations.
10. Network with internal contacts (S&T and other research and development laboratories) and external contacts in order to exchange and update knowledge.
11. Ability to strictly follow the Givaudan safety guidelines when handling materials and operating stability equipment during stability testing.

You?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Then come join us – and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes:

1. Degree/Higher Education qualification in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or similar subject.
2. At least 3 years of lab experience in application lab and stability related area.
3. Understanding of laboratory techniques as applied to perfumery.
4. Knowledge of Microsoft Applications.
5. Knowledge of good laboratory practice and safe handling of chemicals.
6. Technical knowledge of fragrances and relevant fragrance product categories, formulation and application.
7. Olfactory ability.
8. Basic Chemistry and Perfumery knowledge.
9. Basic understanding of ISO protocols.
10. Demonstrated proficiency in Givaudan-specific software applications.
11. Basic knowledge of lab equipment and its safe usage.
12. Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
13. A creative team environment that will inspire you.
14. Attractive compensation package.

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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.
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