Junior Sensory Analyst Job Details

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Givaudan is the global leader in the creation of flavours and fragrances. In close collaboration with food, beverage, consumer product and fragrance partners, Givaudan develops tastes and scents that delight consumers the world over. With a passion to understand consumers preferences and a relentless drive to innovate, Givaudan is at the forefront of creating flavours and fragrances that engage your senses. The Company achieved sales of CHF 5.1 billion in 2017. Headquartered in Switzerland with local presence in over 100 locations, the company has more than 11,100 employees worldwide. Givaudan invites you to discover more at

Junior Sensory Analyst

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. Theres 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.

Junior Sensory Analyst - Fragrance- Your next position?

The Sensory Science team is a multi-disciplinary team within the Fragrance S&T function, providing expertise and project support to business platforms. An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Sensory Analyst to join our team with a focus on coordination of the trained assessor panel and execution of sensory tests.

The candidate will apply technical Sensory analysis skills under limited supervision within a defined scope, to carry out high quality practical work and technical sensory activities that support the business development teams and S&T units, according to project requirements and functional strategy.

Sounds interesting? In this exciting role you will:

• Manage, and maintain the external sensory panel and its related activities under the guidance of the supervisor.
• Motivate, train, and calibrate both new and existing trained panelists to ensure consistency and high data quality.
• Conduct sensory evaluation and sensory activities routinely, including sample preparation, coding, test environment setup, test execution and data collection.
• Document results and discuss the findings with the supervisor.
• Address routine sensory testing by applying established sensory protocols, statistical methods and SOPs.
• Safely operate and maintain Sensory lab equipment and facilities such as booths, sample preparation equipment and Sensory software.
• Maintain up-to-date sensory lab documentation, ensuring compliance with internal standards and procedures.
• Maintain Sensory labs and panel testing areas in a safe, clean and well-organized manner, fully aligned with EHS guidelines.
• Report unsafe environment and behavior.

Your professional profile includes:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in scientific discipline.
• 1-2 years of industry experience in scientific field.
• Laboratory experience.
• Experience of working in international environment.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good knowledge and technical skills in sensory analysis discipline.
• Very good knowledge of lab equipment, materials and supplies needed to conduct sensory experiments.
• Ability to interpret Sensory Analysis results.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Sensory lab SOPs.
• Basic knowledge of Fragrance and/or FMCG science and technology.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Computer literacy.

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.

Remote working: On-site

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. Join us and Impact Your 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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