Senior Research/Technology Associate - #47167

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion 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 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with.
In France, discover the empowered passionate professionals who made history creating our legendary perfumery school. Feel the heritage. Acquire knowledge and experience, gained in our renowned European Creation Centre, or from any of our 17 innovative sites across the country. Every day, your commitment, your humility, and your risk-taking will shape our future. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Your Role

As a Senior Research/Technology Associate within our Fragrance Science & Technology team, you will contribute to the development of innovative fragrance microencapsulation systems. You will independently design and perform laboratory experiments, analyze results, and translate scientific findings into practical solutions that shape the next generation of fragrance delivery technologies.

Your work will also support the transition from laboratory innovation to industrial implementation.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and document scientific projects on fragrance microencapsulation, from design and laboratory experimentation to pilot and production scale.
• Develop and formulate polymer and biopolymer systems with targeted physicochemical properties (rheology, tribology, release behavior, stability).

• Develop and optimize characterization methods for encapsulation systems and related materials.
• Support scale‑up and industrial transfer, ensuring smooth transition from lab to pilot and production.
• Analyze and interpret data, prepare technical reports, and communicate clear conclusions.
• Perform literature reviews and maintain scientific watch in polymer science and materials innovation.
• Ensure a safe, organized, and compliant laboratory environment in line with EHS standards, contribute to laboratory operations and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and intellectual property creation.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree or Engineering degree with at least 2 years of industrial R&D experience in polymer or materials science or
• Technician with 10+ years of relevant experience or
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5-10 years of experience

èKnowledge or previous exposure to industrialization or process scale‑up is a strong plus.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Strong computer literacy and ability to manage scientific data.
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilities in research environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in polymer characterization, emulsion systems, rheological and tribological measurements.
• Broad understanding of scientific principles and experimental design.
• Capability to interpret results critically and define next experimental steps.
• Familiarity with relevant scientific literature and industry trends.
• Experience or interest in technology transfer and industrial scale‑up would be an advantage.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to laboratory best practices and EHS standards.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative.

Why Join Us

You will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment that bridges science and creativity,developing technologies that enhance the sensory experience of millions of consumers worldwide. Join us to bring innovation to life through advanced material science, fragrance technology, and the industrialization of new encapsulation processes.

Our benefits

• Annual salary on 12.5 months
• Health Insurance - mandatory (mutuelle)
• Profit Share
• Annual paid leave (40 days)
• Saving Plan - optional
• CSE discounts and offers
• Canteen

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s 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.