Global Safety Lab Specialist M/W

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Global Safety Lab Specialist M/W

Your next role ?

As a Global Safety Lab Specialist, you will be the Deputy of the Global Safety Lab Manager and you will join our team in Vernier. Your main responsability is to assist the Global Safety Lab Manager for the Safety tests results interpretation, related calculation and communication. You will provide expertise knowledge and advice on chemical process Safety to internal customers. You will plan and carry out reaction calorimetry measurements to determine thermal safety data for Givaudan’s chemical reactions. You will evaluate and interpret the data collected from these tests, allowing correct risk assessments to be made.

Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, provide value and are experienced at promoting relationships.

In this exciting role you will :

• Support the Global Safety Laboratory manager for ensuring top class methodologies and techniques to evaluate chemical hazards of submitted cases ;
• Assist the EHS CoE Global Safety lab Manager for the Safety tests results interpretation and communication ;
• Provide expertise knowledge and advice on chemical process Safety to internal customers ;
• Follow any procedures or quality instructions relevant to the role ;
• Plan and carry out reaction calorimetry measurements to determine thermal safety data for Givaudan’s chemical reactions ;
• Carry out the necessary calculations for the evaluation of process safety, storage and the transportation of dangerous goods ;
• Evaluate and interpret the data collected from these tests, allowing correct risk assessments to be made ;
• Write the scientific reports related to these measurements including criticality class of the reaction systems and recommendations for safety process ;
• When appropriate, provide theoretical assessment of heat of reactions using calculations (heat of formation) or mass balance of an existing reactor system.
  

Each staff member of Givaudan works according to company rules, in terms of hygiene, safety and environmental protection.

You ?

Are you someone who wants to grow your world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us – and improve your world.

Your success profile includes :

• University degree in chemistry / chemical engineering or equivalent ;
• 2+ years of experience in the area of Chemical Process Safety ;
• Fluent in English and French, other language is a plus ;
• Technical background in the area of Chemical Process Safety, Chemical Engineering and organic chemistry ;
• Understands internal/external factors affecting Givaudan and its customers and industry benchmarks for safety, quality, performance, and reliability on the CoE subject matter ;
• Determine the request tests according to internal policies (standard, guidelines) ;
• Provide expertise and recommendation for safer processes ;
• Decision quality, innovation management and customer focus.
  

Due to its activities, Givaudan is subject to the regulations of the OFAC (Office Fédéral de l’Avia-tion Civile). Please note that later in the recruitment process you will be asked to provide a crimi-nal record

Our Benefits (for Vernier, Switzerland) :

Healthcare support

Career development opportunities

Paid Time Off and family leave

Retirement plan

Sport and leisure clubs

Company shop

Staff restaurant

You are interested in this exciting challenge? We are looking forward to receiving your application! Please make sure you enclose your CV, Cover Letter, Diplomas and Work Certificates.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

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.