Description

* This is an outsourced position under Adecco, based at Givaudan Vietnam

Core Responsibilities

• Compound flavour samples as requested for customer briefs, applications 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 company database software (CWB, Atlas, Lot Number records, etc.)
•  Maintain organized and updated stock of raw materials in the lab
• Maintain organized collection of flavours in the lab for immediate response to briefs and applications requests
• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EH&S guidelines and good laboratory practices
• Assist in applying flavours to food products when assigned
• Participate in the evaluation of flavours in food products and provide flavour performance feedback

Primary Qualifications

• Secondary/High School diploma with 1-5 years  experience in a lab, production or related area
• Polytechnic or Bachelors Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology and 0-2 years experience in a food applications lab, production or related area

Technical Competencies

• Communicates clearly in written and verbal form
• Demonstrates proficiency in using common PC applications
• Basic understanding of research documentation protocol
• Basic knowledge of lab equipment and handling chemicals used to perform lab functions
• Basic knowledge of Givaudan safety, hygiene, and environmental guidelines/requirements
• Ability to follow flavour formulations and to compound flavours with speed and accuracy
• Demonstrates basic ability to prepare flavour delivery systems and assist with product evaluations and sensory tests
• Demonstrates ability to organize a flavour lab efficiently and keep raw materials and flavour collections up to date
• Demonstrates interest and aptitude in tasting flavours and ingredients

Functional Competencies

•   Drive for Results
•   Customer Focus
•   Peer Relationships
•   Informing
•   Problem Solving
•   Learning on the Fly
•   Priority Setting