Encapsulation Research Associate

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Encapsulation Research Associate

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.

Your future position?

As a Research Associate, you will perform research activities and document results to develop improved and new products and solutions within your area of expertise, according to our goals and corporate strategy.

Location: 1 Pioneer Turn
Reporting to: Research Scientist

Main Responsibilities

Research activities

• Implement scientific/technical projects within Project Management System, deliver and document results.
• Independently execute planned research projects.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly laboratory environment observing EHS guidelines.
• Be alert to and highlight opportunities to develop IP and protect inventions.

Scientific support

• Develop scientific excellence in your field.
• Work with suppliers.
• Contribute to the development of research methods and technical planning.
• Keep up to date on scientific advancements in the field.

Main Requirements

• Masters Degree in relevant areas (Sciences).
• Expertise in any of the possible research areas (e.g. Design of (bio)polymers, microencapsulation, emulsions, sustainable materials, analytical chemistry, bio-macromolecules, and many more).
• Experience in R&D project management.

Our Benefits

• Attractive package with benefits.
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• A creative team environment that will inspire you.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans.
• Paid time off.

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. 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.

Remote working: On-site