Laboratory Technician

Givaudan; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavour and fragrance solutions in Singapore seeks a lab technician to prepare flavour samples and support evaluation processes. The ideal candidate holds a NITEC or Diploma in relevant sciences and has 1-5 years of laboratory experience. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing taste and scent experiences. The working arrangement is on-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-5 years experience working in a laboratory setting/environment.
• Basic understanding of research documentation protocol.
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling chemicals used to perform lab functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare flavour samples for customer briefs and application needs.
• Act as the main point of contact for flavour samples within Givaudan.
• Maintain organized and updated stock of raw materials in the laboratory.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Flavour evaluation

Documentation and record-keeping

Education

NITEC or Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology

Job description

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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 a lab technician, you will follow established procedures and guidelines to prepare flavour samples and participate in flavour evaluations and testing, in order to support effective application processes, according to business goals and EH&S policies.

Reporting to: Senior Creation Lab Team Supervisor

Working arrangement: On-site 5 days a week

Main Responsibilities

Flavour Preparation & Evaluation

• Prepare flavour samples as requested for customer briefs, application needs, technology performance assessment, QC standards, physical testing, etc.
• Act as the main point of contact to provide timely flavour samples for other labs and functions within Givaudan
• Maintain all required formula records and brief documentation in the company database software (Athena, Atlas, Lot Number records, etc.)
• Maintain organized and updated stock of raw materials in the Laboratory
• Maintain organized collection of flavours in the lab for immediate response to briefs and application requests
• Assist in applying flavours to food products when assigned
• Participate in the evaluation of flavours in food products and provide flavour performance feedback
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EH&S policies and good laboratory practices

Main Requirements

• NITEC or Diploma in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or relevant fields
• Minimum 1-5 years experience working in a laboratory setting/environment
• Basic understanding of research documentation protocol
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling chemicals used to perform lab functions

*LI-Y

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.