Internship Technology Fragrances (m/w/d)
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Description provided by Givaudan
Mandatory internship as part of the degree program for a minimum of 4 months.
As an intern you will apply technical skills in Fragrance Technology under close supervision within a clearly definded scope, to carry out basic lab work and simple technical tasks that support innovation and technology implementation, according to project requirements and functional strategy.
You will
- EHS / Compliance Maintain a safe, clean and orderly laboratory environment in accordance with EHS guidelines. Adheres to high ethical values and beliefs
- Technical / Analytical / Sensory support under the manager's supervision, excecute bench work and lab experiments in a safe manner
- Project Management & External Collaboration in-time execution of the planned lab or projects activities under supervision; maintain relevant documentation. Collect experiment results and present them to his/her manager in a neat, clear manner
- Internal technology deployment support prepartion of samples and basic materials for deployment activities under supervision
- Innovation & IP identify and report any novel observations of potential improvements encountered during daily tasks
- Scientific Expertise Apply technical skills to achieve high quality, reproducible results in own operational area
- Olfactory Expertise Develop basic smelling abilities through supervised participation in technical olfactory assessments
- Culture, Communication & Collaboration Learn and apply daily the Givaudan DNA
- Study field sciences such as chemistry or similar
- Basic knowledge of fragrance and/or FMCG science and technology
- Scientific / analytical skills / knowledge in area of speciality
- Knowledge and ability to use laboratory bench equipment with minimal training
- Understanding of laboratory practices
- Good knowledge of EHS guidelines as they pertain to lab maintenance and operation
- Good verbal and written communication
- Fluent in English
- Good team working and collaboration attitude
- Ability to develop innovative solutions; ability to problem-solve
- Ability to learn quicky
- family-like working environment
- 37.5 weekly working hours
- 30 days annual vacation
- subsidized lunch
- we offer fresh bio-fruit, water / coffee / tea free of charge
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
Working student essentials
What this Research internship in Baierbrunn means for you: the pay rules, the social contributions, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Internships have no 20-hour cap, but a voluntary internship longer than three months generally has to pay at least the German minimum wage. Mandatory internships in your study programme are exempt.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Mandatory internships are largely exempt from social contributions. Voluntary internships are treated like regular employment once they run long enough, so contributions usually apply.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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