Givaudan Careers Associate Perfume Analyst CDD (1 year contract)

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 17000 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.

Finalité de la fonction

As Associate Perfume Analyst based in Argenteuil (France) you will provide analytical support to the Consumer Products and Fine Fragrances Development teams in Europe. You will also be involved in the analytical laboratory activities (GC/MS instrument maintenance safety procedures SOPs supplies order).

In this position you will:

1. Prepare samples in the extraction laboratory (Diversity of samples prepared: market product samples (CP FF & OC) Competitive Intelligence FC Samples containing encapsulated perfume S&T samples (Capsule slurry capsule in different bases fabrics for deposition measurements)

2. Use various techniques for injections (GC/MS/FID SPME HS HS pumping TDS DHS/MVM)

3. Perform data analysis for dosage estimation stability measurements and GC comparison as a priority (To further extend be initiated to composition analysis of raw materials or perfume in market products)

4. Carry out data treatment using specific softwares and analytical databases

5. Assess the consistency of results write reports and share these with requesters under Senior Analyst supervision

6. Use current IT tools to manage requests and record results in databases

7. Perform preventive maintenance of the chromatographic equipment to ensure reliability of results

8. Collaborate for day-to-day work with Perfume Analysis Team in Europe

9. Maintain a clean safe and organized laboratory environment in compliance with EHS guidelines.

Academic Background and Professional Experience:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemistry or a relevant discipline

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in analytical laboratory using the GC-MS-FID technique with experience in using chemometric tools for data interpretation.

• Knowledge of the fragrance industry will be advantageous

• Demonstrate proficiency in using common IT applications

• Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language.

• Knowledge of GLP (Good Laboratory Practices)

• Eager to learn curious open-minded and rigorous

• Able to communicate clearly and concisely

• Excellent organizational and lab skills

• A flexible team player with ability to evolve in a business reactive context adapting to customer needs

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.