Innovative Consumer & Sensory Research Lead

Givaudan; Kemptthal; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent learning & development

40-hour working week

Extra paid days off

Pension fund contributions

Subsidised meals in staff restaurant

Sport and leisure club

Discounts at company shop

REKA vouchers & SBB travelcard

Worldwide private accident coverage

Job summary

Givaudan in Kemptthal, Switzerland seeks a Consumer & Sensory Project Leader to perform research, document results, and develop new products within flavour and food ingredients. You will join a global R&D team, support innovation, and report to the S&T Consumer & Sensory Director.

The role requires a degree in sensory science (or related) with experience, strong technical and statistical skills, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Consumer & Sensory Science or related fields with 3 years of experience, or Master's/PhD with related experience.
• Reliable and rigorous in consumer and sensory science.
• Good technical skills in consumer and sensory science, incl. basic statistics.
• Able to plan and complete technical projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform Consumer & Sensory research activities and document results to develop products and solutions.
• Develop or contribute to new sensory methodologies and tools (statistics, programming).
• Organise work internally and with contractors.
• Suggest future research activities.

Skills

English (written & verbal)

Statistical analysis

Independent planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Consumer & Sensory Science

Master's degree in Consumer & Sensory Science

PhD in Consumer & Sensory Science

Tools

Programming

Statistics software

Sensory software

Job description

Givaudan in Kemptthal, Switzerland seeks a Consumer & Sensory Project Leader to perform research, document results, and develop new products within flavour and food ingredients. You will join a global R&D team, support innovation, and report to the S&T Consumer & Sensory Director.

The role requires a degree in sensory science (or related) with experience, strong technical and statistical skills, and English proficiency.