Givaudan Careers Oral Care Technical Specialist

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Oral Care Technical Specialist - Your Future Position

Purpose

Working under the guidance of the Laboratory Manager the Oral Care Technical Specialist will undertake improvement projects across flavour oil compounding and oral care applications. These projects can be new toothpaste base development ingredient testing in oral care formulations process improvements support with customer technical issues and strategic projects impacting the fabric of the laboratory procedures and new equipment.

The technical specialist should also keep up to date with market launches and published IP in the oral care category to apply knowledge to innovation projects

During times of absence of the Laboratory Manager the Technical Specialist should provide back up including coordination of workflow and shipping of samples to customers.

You Will:

• Collaborate with Science & Technology (S&T) and internal teams to support innovation and product improvement initiatives and build a priority list of projects and stakeholder requirements.

• Research market and internal base formulations to create and maintain a portfolio of relevant internal references.

• Undertake formulation trials to test new bases and establish taste profile with flavourists and shelf life via stability testing.

• Work with external suppliers and industry bodies to keep up to date with packaging innovations and perform internal studies to understand the benefits and limitations of new packaging types.

• Work closely with raw material suppliers to identify new ingredients relevant to the Oral Care market.

• Monitor patent activity to identify new IP around relevant Oral Care innovations.

• Provide technical support and share Oral Care expertise with internal stakeholders.

• Conduct background research or testing activities to meet project and laboratory requirements and drive continual improvement.

• Work with the Laboratory Manager to assess equipment performance plan maintenance and identify upgrade needs.

• Support continuous improvement of laboratory facilities collaborating with QA EHS and Engineering on maintenance and enhancement projects.

• Share technical knowledge and best practice with the wider Oral Care community and Givaudan global laboratory network.

• Provide technical input for internal or customer presentations.

• Remain current with all relevant EHS QS and regulatory requirements and ensure that the laboratory practices comply accordingly.

• Prepare and maintain documentation and contribute to audits and internal quality review actions especially where they relate to new equipment or procedures.

You Have:

• Degree or higher education qualification in a lab-based discipline preferably chemistry perfumery or related science or equivalent relevant laboratory experience.

• 4 years experience in a laboratory-based role preferably within the flavours fragrances or a related industry

• Product development experience in the cosmetics or household FMCG sector.

• Technical knowledge in Fragrance Flavour or Oral Care formulations ingredients packaging and product performance.

• Broader knowledge of business strategy and the ability to work with the Laboratory Manager or team leader to apply growing understanding of business and customer impact.

• Strong knowledge of EHS and quality standards within a laboratory function: safe chemical handling ISO and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Ability to understand and process regulatory documentation e.g. relating to cosmetics.

• Accurate record keeping excellent organisation and attention to detail especially in areas relevant for internal and external audits and KPI calculations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and other digital systems used for laboratory workflow (e.g. SAP) and tracking of KPIs.

• Demonstrate a high level of autonomy and effective decision making.

Benefits You Will Love

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

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences.

Everyone regardless of race gender identity sexual orientation age disability culture religion or any personal circumstances is warmly welcomed at Givaudan a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.