Application Technologist (Maternity Cover)

Givaudan; Wien; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Fund

Life-, Accident- and Travel Insurance

Travel allowance

Meal allowance

Job summary

Givaudan in Vienna, Austria seeks an Application Technologist (maternity cover) to develop and refine flavored food prototypes, choosing flavor compositions based on data analysis, sensory results, and cost parameters.

You will translate customer feedback into technical adjustments, support flavorists with findings, and collaborate across teams to ensure product performance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology.
• 2-4 years in a food applications lab or production.
• Experience with Sweet Goods, Dairy and Beverage products is beneficial.
• Understanding of food ingredients and Givaudan processes.
• Experience with cost-in-use and margins in flavour selection.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine flavored food prototypes meeting project goals.
• Select flavor compositions based on data analysis, sensory results, regulatory guidelines, and cost parameters.
• Participate in flavor and sensory evaluations and interpret data to guide formulation improvements.
• Support customer-facing activities with tasting sessions and technical discussions.
• Investigate issues via data analysis and propose improvements to formulas.

Skills

Data analysis

Flavor development

Education

Bachelor/Master in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology

Job description

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 17,000 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.

Application Technologist (Maternity Cover)

Overall Mission

Contribute to the successful development of customer-focused food products by proposing flavor and formulation solutions that respond to defined project needs and consumer insights. Apply technical expertise on reasoning to enhance product performance and flavor selection, ensuring accuracy in data management, compliance with EH&S standards, and agreement on our goals. You will be located in Vienna and report to the Application Manager.

You Will

Product Development

• Develop and refine flavored food prototypes that meet internal and customer project goals, ensuring product quality delivery
• Select and recommend flavor compositions based on data analysis, sensory results, regulatory guidelines, and cost parameters
• Participate in flavor and sensory evaluations, interpreting data to recommend formulation improvements and ensure agreement on desired outcomes
• Contribute to customer-facing activities such as tasting sessions and technical discussions, explaining product characteristics and support decisions collaboratively
• Investigate issues through data analysis and recommend improvements to formulas or processes to enhance product reliability and efficiency

Food Experience

• Translate customer feedback and market trends into technical adjustments that enhance sensory experience and product differentiation
• Use sensory and analytical tools to inform flavour selection and support product performance
• Prepare samples and presentations for customer visits, explaining sensory and technical aspects
• Collaborate with peers to exchange insights on consumer preferences and sensory innovation, contributing to a data-informed culture of improvement

Environmental Health & Safety

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab environment following EH&S policies, contributing to a culture of safety and responsibility
• Participate in safety training sessions and follow established EH&S guidelines in daily activities
• Report any safety concerns or incidents to senior team members, ensuring that you address issues promptly
• Follow all safety protocols and best practices while conducting experiments and handling materials

You

• Bachelor of Science and/or Master's Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Biology
• 2 - 4 years of experience in a food applications lab or production
• Experience with Sweet Goods and Dairy products, Beverage related experience is also beneficial
• Understanding of most food ingredients when used in application
• Understanding of multiple Givaudan food applications processes
• Knowledge of most of our customers' products and their production processes
• Experience with financial aspects of flavour selection (cost-in-use, margins)
• Tasting skills and ability to describe the flavour profile of the product and provide direction to flavourists for flavour Modifications
• Experience with the most common flavour reactions/interactions in common food products
• A basic understanding of project management

Benefits You Will Love

• Pension Fund (for permanent positions)
• Life-, Accident- and Travel Insurance
• Travel allowance
• Meal allowance

The minimum gross salary for this position according to the Collective Agreement for Trade CBA is € 2,760 gross per month (based on full-time employment). However, we offer market-conforming over payment depending on your specific qualifications and professional experience.

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.