Givaudan

Givaudan is a global leader in Fragrance & Beauty and Taste & Wellbeing. We celebrate the beauty of human experience by creating for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with our customers we deliver food experiences, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. In 2023, Givaudan employed 16,260 people worldwide and achieved CHF 6.9 billion in sales with a free cash flow of 13.3%. With a heritage that stretches back over 250 years, we are committed to driving long-term, purpose-led growth by improving people's health and happiness and increasing our positive impact on nature. This is Givaudan. Human by nature. Discover more at www.givaudan.com

As a

Fragrance Research Intern

(m/f/d) for

6 months

in the

Discovery group of the Fragrance Division

, you will explore new chemical routes towards fragrant molecules using your skills and creativity in synthetic organic chemistry. The major focus of the role is on executing innovative research programs in organic synthesis and to combine scientific curiosity with industrial efficiency. You will connect with multiple S&T laboratories in Zurich and with Givaudan's perfume creation to study the applicability of your products.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if you appreciate academic freedom but seek to create economic value, too.

In this exciting role you will:

• synthesize new classes of sustainable fragrance materials
• collaborate with an experienced chemist in fragrance research
• study reaction mechanisms
• learn to understand the needs of the industry, cost structure of materials and structure-activity relationships
• aim to publish your results in scientific journals

Your profile:

• A chemistry student with practical experiences in synthetic organic chemistry
• Highly motivated to strive for chemical innovation at the bench.
• A good command of English is mandatory; fluency in German or French is a plus.
• Open, constructive, innovative, enthusiastic for chemistry, team-player

Your benefits in Kemptthal:

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• Additional paid days off
• Favorable pension fund contributions
• Subsidized meals in the Staff restaurant / You benefit from a discounted catering offer (incl. Lunch)
• Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site)
• Discounts at the company shop
• Free Staff Parking and Bike Badge
• Subsidized: REKA vouchers and SBB half fare travelcard
• Complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, water)
• Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital
• Worldwide private accident insurance
• Additional family/education allowance (if applicable)