Job Description

Step into our world of creativity and joy!



Research Associate (m/f/d)


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. 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. 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.

As Research Associate you will use molecular biology- and cell-biology tools to develop and implement tests to screen ingredients. These tools are then applied in the understanding of human olfaction to screen for olfactive properties of new ingredients. Additionally, methods are applied in the early screening of molecules for toxicological properties.



You will be based in our Innovation Center in Kemptthal and reporting directly to the Research Scientist.

In this exciting role you will:

Set up biological assays based on cell cultures Use molecular biology tools to modify cell lines Perform larger screenings of molecules Measure dose-response curves Optimize assays and implement new assays Perform analytical quantification of molecules Establish structure activity relationship and gain mechanistic understanding

Your professional profile includes:

BSc level scientist plus 5 years job training or MSc level scientist (e.g. Life Science, Biochemistry or Biology) or Technician plus at least 10 years of experience Business fluent in English; as an advantage language skills in German and French Used to address scientific challenges Excellent experimental skills and profound biological background Used to work independently and able to accomplish a project (literature search, planning and performing experiments independently, documenting results) Experienced in analyzing experimental results and drawing conclusions Experienced with Cell Biology (cultivation of cells (cell lines, primary cells), cell assays) Very good knowledge of biochemical assays like enzyme tests and sample preparations for analytics (GC, LC) Very good knowledge of research documentation (SOPs/protocols) Passionate to put biological assays into practice Open, constructive, enthusiastic for bioscience, team-player

Your benefits in Kemptthal:

Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development 40 hour working week Additional paid days off Favourable pension fund contributions Subsidized meals in the Staff restaurant / You benefit from a discounted catering offer (incl. lunch) Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site) Discounts at the company shop Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital Worldwide private accident insurance

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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.

Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity.

We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.

Remote working:

On-site