Senior Application Technologist I needed at Givaudan

In this exciting role you will:

Project Management and Innovation:

• You will prepare, organize and execute state-of-the-art flavoured beverage products for customer presentations. You will develop new application recipes as well as new concepts for customers, based on new developments in the market, trends and new raw materials. You will train our commercial force and customerson our capabilities. You will act as independent project leader for all allocated projects. You will arrange and conduct tasting sessions, process and interpret the results to customers; both externally and internally. You will leverage on new technologies for submission to customers and also identify new opportunities. You will ensure projects are carried out in accordance with customer requirements in terms of deadlines and product specifications.

Evaluate and select flavours:

• You will select optimal flavours for projects according to all relevant requirements (taste profile, legislation,technical suitability, costs, etc.); In a laboratory orindustrial pilot environment, you will apply and evaluate flavours in state-of-the-art beverage applications; pro-actively monitor flavour performance and stability.

Maintain systems:

• You actively maintain the flavour performance data for the flavour portfolio through evaluation in finished product and capture of profiles.

Prioritize safety:

• You will maintain a safe, clean and organized laboratory environment in accordance with Safety policies andhold others accountable for following these guidelines.

Your professional profile includes:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Food Science/Technology or similar education
• At Least 5+ years Product Development Experience in Beverage Industry
• Practical experience in beverages (Non-Alcoholic & Alcoholic) manufacturing and flavour applications
• Working hands-on in a laboratory and an industrial pilot environment
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Skilled in Microsoft office based programs with emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proactive personality and strong in dealing with ambiguity
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)