Givaudan Careers Technicien de recherche senior

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. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 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.

within own area, according to company's business objectives and corporate strategy.

Main Reposnabilities:

• Research Activities.


• Perform lab experiments on a daily basis, documents results & discusses with supervisor.


• Solve routine technical problems, using defined methods and protocols.


• Safely operate, maintain and organize lab equipment.


• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EHS guidelines.

Background / Skills

• BS level scientist +5 years job training, or MS level scientist, capable of addressing scientific challenges, or Education as chemical technician and several years of experience on the job


• Technician +10-15 years of experience


• More experience, independence and own initiative as compared to Research Technician/Technology Assistant level


• Fluent in French and English


• Computer literacy


• Scientific/analytical skills


• Very good knowledge of lab equipment and its' safe use to perform research experiments


• Very good knowledge of materials and supplies needed to conduct research experiments


• Very good understanding of a research documentation protocol


• Proficiency in Givaudan-specific software applications


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

Personality / Competencies

• Problem solving


• Pro-active and team-player


• Rigorous and procedural in approach

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s 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.