Kemptthal
Lab Specialist Analytics - Mass spectrometry (m/f/d)
- 27 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- 8310 Kemptthal
About the job
About 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
Lab Specialist Analytics - Mass spectrometry (m/f/d)
Join our Mass spectrometry team in the Analytical Chemistry Department where you will play a role in supporting internal customers with cutting-edge analytical instrumentation. Your primary responsibilities will include measuring and analysing of GC-MS and UPLC-MS samples and keep the instruments in good condition. Your contributions will be vital in the development of new fragrance molecules and ensuring their safety.
You will be part of a diverse team and located in Givaudan's state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Kemptthal (Zurich). You will report directly to an experienced chemist and will gain experience in different GC-MS and LC-MS techniques.
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Measure experiments by GC-MS and LC-MS, analyse the data and report the results
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Keep track of progress and deadlines
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Discuss and or explain results within the team and to internal customers
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Perform method development
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Work in and contribute to the development of laboratory digitization and automation
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Work on analytical instruments and perform maintenance
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Grow your experience in the field of fragrance research
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Completed professional education in chemistry, biochemistry, or related fields with focus in mass spectrometry including practical experiences with GC-MS or LC-MS, ideally having a bachelor/master in analytical chemistry
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Experience with Thermo software, e.g. Xcalibur or Compound Discoverer is a plus
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A strong interest in working with state-of-the-art instrumentation to deliver high-quality results with an eye for detail
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Flair for analytical instrumentation and IT-applications
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Excellent communication skills to effectively share and discuss findings
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Proficiency in English is required; fluency in German is a plus
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A passion for contributing to the team's success in a constructive, creative, and enthusiastic manner
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Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development
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40 hour working week
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Additional paid days off
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Favourable pension fund contributions
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Subsidized meals in the staff restaurant
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Sport and leisure club (amenities/showers on site)
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Discounts at the company shop
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Worldwide private accident coverage and free choice of hospital
