Research Scientist [China]


 

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Research Scientist

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with creativity 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 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In China, our mission started more than 30 years ago. We built our success with high-quality products, high ethical standards, and humility. Now, from one our 14 innovative locations across the country, every day, your passion, your expertise, and your commitment to excellence 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.
Research Scientist

A Chemist in the Discovery group of Fragrance Ingredients Research is a unique role in modernising and developing our perfume ingredient portfolio. The task requires excellent skills in synthetic organic chemistry, usually obtained in high level education at renowned academic institutions. The role is perfect for scientists who are enjoying to interact with various S&T laboratories in Shanghai and around the world, as well as with Givaudan’s Perfume Creation and Regulatory teams. The major focus of the role is on planning and executing research programs in organic synthesis and to identify performing and sustainable odorants for the Fragrance Industry.

We are looking for a Chemist who is interested in joining our Research Team in Shanghai (Pudong) with a local contract. The successful candidate will be trained at Givaudan’s Innovation Center in Zurich for 6 months before returning back to Shanghai.

  • Design and develop new classes of sustainable fragrance additive materials
  • Collaboration with chemists and experienced technicians/research associates to ensure the highest scientific quality
  • Provision of expert chemistry advice and communicate acquired knowledge to technical staff and business leadership.
  • Keeping up-to-date with the chemical literature and continuously transform ideas into new products and enabling synthetic routes
  • Learning to understand the need of perfumers: you will develop your skills to translate odor descriptions into chemical structures and to build your own qualitative and quantitative structure-odor correlations
  • Clear and efficient communication of results in internal reports, presentations, and publications.
  • Consideration of toxicological considerations in synthesis planning (Safe by DesignTM)

Candidate profile

  • A PhD in organic chemistry, green chemistry and catalysis with a strong background in preparative organic and bioorganic methods and associated analytical methods
  • 1-2 Years of postdoctoral research experience in an academic or industrial laboratory
  • A demonstrated track record in chemical problem solving skills and the discovery of novel products or processes. Strong publication record is a plus
  • Highly motivated to strive for chemical innovation at the bench
  • In depth knowledge of analytical methods (NMR, GC/MS, LCMS, IR, etc.) to unequivocally interpret chemical structures, reaction mechanisms and kinetic observations
  • Fluent in mandarin and a very good command of English is mandatory
  • Open, constructive, innovative, enthusiastic for chemistry, creative team-player

The perspective

Givaudan offers a fascinating position in the challenging field of fragrance research and competitive compensation including social packages. Both Zurich and Shanghai are great places with fascinating infrastructures and good work-life balance opportunities.

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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