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 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.Senior Application Technologist - Your future position?As the Senior Application Technologist, you will lead customer projects, converting them into successful new wins through effective flavour applications. Your role involves providing technical expertise to drive operational excellence and fostering strong collaboration with customers, aligned with business objectives and EH&S policies. This position is based in Kelana Jaya, Selangor, reporting to the Technical Head.Sounds interesting? In this exciting role you also will be responsible in:Execute daily tasks based on project briefs, utilizing the Flavour Portfolio or developing alternative flavour solutions aligned with profile, cost, and regulatory requirements.Lead flavour evaluations in food applications for project briefs, research initiatives, and portfolio reviews.Test and implement new tools and technologies from Regional Innovation in food applications, applying them to customer projects.Support proactive marketing promotions by providing technical insights and creating impactful demos for customer presentations.Serve as the technical expert and advisor to marketing, sales, flavour creation, and customers for specific applications.Coach, train, and mentor technicians and technologists as needed.Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, earning their trust and respect.Actively manage and update the performance database of the flavour portfolio through regular evaluations in finished products.Ensure a safe, clean, and organized lab environment, adhering to EH&S policies, and holding others accountable for compliance.You?Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.Your professional profile includes:Minimum 5-6 years of experience in a similar role,Bachelor\'s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field. Master\'s graduates with 3+ years of experience are also encouraged to apply.Relevant industry experience in food & beverages, FMCG, or the flavours industry.Essential experience working in a lab environment, with strong knowledge of formulation, ingredients, manufacturing processes, and chemistry procedures.Solid chemistry knowledge to understand flavour-matrix interactions and recommend flavour modifications.Proven project management skills, particularly for large development projects.Strong presentation skills for internal and customer-facing presentations.Ability to translate market trends into innovative product solutions for key customers.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.Independent and proactive, with a willingness to ask questions and take the lead.Agile, mature, and adaptable.Digital/tech-savvy candidates are highly preferred, ideally with experience in ERP or SAP systems.Able to work in Kelana Jaya.Our BenefitsAttractive package with benefitsExcellent opportunities for progressive learning and developmentA creative team environment that will inspire youComprehensive healthcare and retirement plan#LI-Onsite#LI-YAt 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.Remote working: On-siteAt Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people\xe2\x80\x99s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture \xe2\x80\x93 where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Join us and Impact Your WorldDiversity 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.

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