Product Development Technologist Baked Goods (m/f/d)

• Apply and evaluate flavours for Bakery products for relevant briefs
• Monitor flavour & ingredients performance and stability
• Select flavours & ingredients for projects according to all relevant requirements (taste profile, legislation, technical suitability, costs)
• Prepare state-of-the-art flavoured products and samples for customer presentations and capability demonstrations
• Identify appropriate flavour delivery systems and technologies
• Translate market trends into new product concepts and developments
• Participate in evaluations of flavours in food products for briefs, research projects and portfolio evaluations
• Lead tasting sessions and presentations to customers/visitors
• Collect information from the markets and external sources and prepare data
• Develop concept presentations and present flavours and flavoured ready-to-eat products to customers and provide technical support
• Maintain the flavour performance data for the flavour portfolio by evaluating finished products and capturing profiles and recipes

• Support in developing new technologies by working with the broader teams within the region and the wider Givaudan
• Support marketing programs, and train our commercial force and customers on our new capabilities

• Be a technical expert and advisor for Bakery products to the marketing, sales, flavour creation, and customers
• Establish and maintain relationships with our main customers, and able to gain their trust and respect

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised lab environment by Givaudan safety policies and hold others accountable for following these guidelines

• A Master Degree in Food Science or Food Technology or a Bachelor's degree and experience in Food Science or Food Technology (As an advantage advanced studies or certifications)
• 3+ years of relevant work experience focusing on product development for the Bakery category
• Experience in industrial product development and leading customer projects
• Passionate about new flavours and foods with well-developed tasting skills
• A good awareness of market trends
• Business Fluent in English; additional language skills are welcome
• Team-focused work style

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
• 40-hour working week, flexible working model
• Additional paid days off
• Favourable 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 Lunch at subsidized prices. Also, drinking water, tea and coffee are available free of charge at all locations

Remote working: On-site