Technology Associate - Fragrance & Beauty

Givaudan; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fragrance and beauty solutions company in Dubai seeks a Technology Associate to apply expertise in Fragrance Technology. This role involves maintaining lab standards and providing technical support across projects while collaborating closely with clients. The ideal candidate has a degree in Chemistry, 3+ years in the FMCG industry, and strong project management skills. Enjoy a creative team environment with opportunities for learning and development.

Benefits

Attractive package with benefits

Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development

Creative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the fragrance or FMCG industry.
• Extensive experience in project management.
• Very good knowledge of EHS guidelines as they pertain to lab maintenance and operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EHS guidelines.
• Provide advanced technical support to Development / Commercial / S&T teams within assigned projects.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial and Development teams to provide technical expertise on fragrance technologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

University degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Lab equipment

Scientific documentation protocols

Job description

Technology Associate - Fragrance & Beauty

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.

Technology Associate - Your future position?

In this exciting role, you will focus on applying expertise in Fragrance Technology to support our clients and internal teams. You will report to the Senior Technology Manager for Middle East & Africa and you will be based in our Dubai office.

You will be working for the market leader that is at the forefront of innovation in an industry of emotions. We have a culture that works to inspire, challenge and capture the heart and soul of consumers and customers.

In this exciting role, you will:

• Maintain a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EHS guidelines
• Serve as a technical contact point for defined projects, collaborating across functions and with customers to ensure continuity of support
• Flag potential resource or capability gaps in your own area of work
• Monitor costs and ensure efficient use of materials and tools
• Provide advanced technical support to Development / Commercial / S&T teams within assigned projects
• Project Management & External Collaboration
• Assist in preparing and delivering training sessions, demos, and customized promotional materials
• Contribute to innovation by identifying technical improvements
• Apply scientific expertise to support projects
• Apply smelling abilities to assess fragrance performance and contribute to technical olfactory assessments
• Share expertise and provide on‑the‑job guidance to Technicians to buildfunctional competencies
• Collaborate closely with Commercial and Development teams to provide technical expertise on fragrance technologies, ensuring alignment between customer needs and technical capabilities
• Actively support customer-related projects by participating in technical discussions, providing hands‑on demonstrations, and contributing to fragrance technology solutions
• Confidently present technology concepts, benefits, and results to clients and visitors (in person or remotely), representing the company’s technical expertise with clarity and professionalism

You?

Your professional profile includes:

• University degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in the fragrance or FMCG industry
• Extensive experience in project management
• Good knowledge of fragrance and/or FMCG science and technologies
• Ability to interpret experimental results, suggest next round of experiments and develop new methods
• Very good knowledge of lab equipment, materials and supplies needed to conduct scientific experiments
• Very good understanding of a scientific documentation protocol
• Good knowledge of EHS guidelines as they pertain to lab maintenance and operation
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in English is mandatory
• Ability to solve problems and learn quickly
• Being an effective team player
• Attractive package with benefits.
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• A creative team environment that will inspire you.

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.