Research Associate (m/f/d)

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As a (Senior) Research Associate (m/f/d) in the In Vitro Molecular Screening (IMS) team of Givaudan's Fragrance & Beauty Division you will ensure the development of new fragrance ingredients which are safe for the consumer and the environment. You will apply New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to evaluate environmental and human safety of novel ingredients as support of research projects and for the animal-free safety assessment of existing ingredients in an interdisciplinary environment. You will also conduct screening programs on different biological activities for novel ingredients.

You will report directly to the Head of In vitro Molecular Screening and be based in the Innovation Center in Kemptthal.

In this exciting role you will:

• Apply NAMs in the field of in vitro toxicology and ecotoxicology
• Apply in vitro methods for safety assessment of our ingredients following our needs
• Develop your practical skills in different in vitro assays through practical experience and structured learning
• Conduct screening programs on different biological activities for novel ingredients
• Implement novel assays in our test pipeline
• Accomplish scientific projects, deliver and document results
• Keep your line management up to date about your results and offer conclusions/ways to enable the successful progress of projects
• Interact with an interdisciplinary environment: organic chemistry, analytical and perfumery laboratories
• Safely maintain lab equipment
• Follow scientific advancement in the field

Your success profile includes:

• University degree (MS in Life Science, Biochemistry or Biology or Toxicology (experience on the job; optionally with a PhD in one of these disciplines)
• Hands-on experience of biochemical assays
• Hands-on experience of Cell Biology (cultivation of cells, cell assays)
• Experience of GC-MS is desirable
• Used to work independently, able to complete a project (literature search, planning and performing experiments, documenting results)
• Motivated to learn and implement novel methods
• Open, constructive, creative team-player
• Quality awareness and sense for urgency
• Business fluent in English and the ability to record experimental details in English. German skills are an advantage

Your benefits in Kemptthal:

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• 40 hour working week, flexible working model
• 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 insuranceLunch at subsidized prices. Also, drinking water, tea and coffee are available free of charge at all locations

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Every essence of you enriches our world.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity.
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.