Job Opportunities Technologist Assistant Naturals (mfd)

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and imagination we deliver food innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 16000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In France discover the empowered passionate professionals who made history creating our legendary perfumery school. Feel the heritage. Acquire knowledge and experience gained in our renowned European Creation Centre or from any of our 17 innovative sites across the country. Every day your commitment your humility and your risk-taking will shape our future. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

As aTechnologist Assistant (m/f/d) based in Avignon you will be part of our Naturals R&D and Industrialization team. Under supervision you will perform technical research operations in order to support development of improved and new products and solutions within own area according to companys business objectives and corporate strategy.

As part of the Natural Ingredients Innovation team you will play a hands-on role in developing innovative ingredients and technologies. Your work will span raw material selection extraction trials carrying out experimental plans sampling activities analytical characterization and translating lab results to industrial processes.

Reporting to our Natural Products & Process Development Scientist you will:

• Assess the feasibility of product developmentincluding feasibility studies development phases and industrial scale-up by performing laboratory tests under the guidance of the Natural Products & Process Development Scientist.

• Occasionally provide support to other team members.

• Perform raw material screening laboratory extraction and refining trials execute experimental plans carry out primary analyses for characterization (e.g. physicochemical properties GC profile etc.) and assist in interpreting results.

• Support development activities by collecting data providing technical assistance conducting literature reviews.

• Prepare activity reports meeting minutes and presentation of results. Enter data into internal systems when required.

• Discuss conclusions and further actions with your supervisor.

• Maintain laboratory equipment manage supplies and inventory.

• Report any process or equipment deviations and deficiencies; identify and propose corrective actions.

• Apply company and Group policies related to Ethics Environment Health and Safety (EHS) Quality and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

• Occasional travel may be required in the Grasse area or to other Givaudan sites.

You

• Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or equivalent

• 1-3 years of experience with naturals extractions

• Experience the F&F cosmetics or pharmaceutical industries and/or a strong passion for natural ingredients

• Communicate clearly precisely and concisely in written and verbal form

• Good knowledge of lab equipment and its safe use to perform research experiments

• Knowledge of materials and supplies needed to conduct research experiments

• Good understanding of research documentation protocols

• Knowledge of EHS guidelines as they pertain to lab maintenance and operation

• Fluent in French language and knowledge of English

• Comfortable using digital systems and common PC applications (Microsoft 365)

• Profit shares

• Ticket Restaurant

• 30 perfumes per year

• CSE card

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples 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.