Ingenieur de recherche (Fixed-Term Contract)

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Delivery System Research Associate

Design and conduct Technical projects in order to develop improved products and solutions, according to our business objectives, corporate strategy and client needs. Develop in-depth subject matter excellence and use to implement scientific and technological advancements.

Core Responsibilities

Research

As a Research Associate at Givaudan, your role will involve translating consumer benefits or customer requirements, which are typically received through new business opportunities, into a set of technical requirements. You will independently plan, organize, and execute technical projects, ensuring timely delivery of results. You will report to the Head of Sustain.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: You will support projects, tracking and regularly updating the Project Management and full the IT system. Additionally, you will write regular reports and support document for stage gate reviews to ensure project progress and alignment with objectives.
• Creative Problem Solving: Applying creative and innovative thinking skills, you will solve problems and work towards achieving deliverables.
• Research Method Development: You will effectively contribute to the development of methods and new science/technical capabilities, staying updated with scientific advancements in your field and identifying their impact on current projects.
• Collaboration and Supplier Interaction: You will identify potential outside collaborations and interact with suppliers to enhance project outcomes.
• Intellectual Property Protection: Working closely with the Patents team, you will ensure appropriate protection of all Intellectual Property (IP) and actively seek opportunities to develop IP and protect inventions.

Scientific Leadership

• Serve as a scientific and technical expert in own area
• Participate in building a group of passionate scientists, actively sharing knowledge and learning in specialist field to ensure the optimal performance of the department
• Make a competency review with direct manager to identify strengths and gaps
• Find solutions to fill the gaps (training, mentoring etc)

Profile

• BS level scientist with more than 5 years of work experience
• Expertise in some of the following topics:
• Design & characterization of HPMC formulation – Functionalization of macromolecules – Microencapsulation or Control release systems – Emulsions, dispersion, deposition, rinse resistance – Analytical chemistry (examples: rheology, chromatographic methods, IR, UV, TGA) – Interaction content / containing
• Some experience in project management
• Strong drive for business support
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Able to deliver results fast, -in a customer focused environment
• Hands-on approach and will work mainly in the lab
• Be able to connect and build relationships with a large variety of people (e.g. Perfumers, commercial sales people and for instance production management)

OUR BENEFITS

• Health coverage partially paid by the company
• Profit-sharing + saving plan
• 40 days of holiday per year
• Partial coverage of meals and transport costs
• Career development opportunities

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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.

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.

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