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Talent Pool - Operations Internship (m/w/d)

CompanyGivaudan SA
LocationKemptthal
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will participate in projects that challenge their skills and foster creativity while gaining insights into various departments within Givaudan’s Operations functions. They will work collaboratively with experienced professionals to develop novel solutions that meet customer needs.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
14725
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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. With over 163 locations in 52 countries and over 78 production sites, of which 31 are located in Europe, 22 in North America, 17 in Latin America, 8 in Asia-Pacific, and 1 across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, we are committed to driving purpose-led growth that makes a positive impact. Givaudan: Human by nature. www.givaudan.com
About the Role

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Talent Pool - Operations Internship (m/f/d)


We are looking for dedicated interns who want to put their passion for food science and engineering into practice. At Givaudan, you have the opportunity to participate in projects that challenge your skills and foster your creativity. You will work in an environment where you help develop novel solutions that meet our customers’ needs.

 

During your internship, you will gain valuable insights into different departments within Givaudan’s Operations functions (Production, Supply Chain, Logistics & Shipping, Plant Maintenance, Engineering, Quality and Process Technology) at our sites in Zurich. We offer you the chance to bring in your ideas and work together with experienced professionals on solutions that make a difference.


Requirements:

  • Students preferably in the 3rd year of a Bachelor's program or recently graduated in food science, food technology, chemical engineering, biotechnology or a comparable discipline at ETH.
  • Availability for a minimum internship duration of 6 months
  • Fluent English, additional languages are an advantage
  • Enthusiastic about food science and engineering
  • Team player, but also able to work independently
  • Professional in communication at different levels

 

Additional benefits we offer:

  • Interesting development opportunities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Additional paid days off
  • Favourable pension fund conditions
  • Discounted meals in the staff restaurant
  • Sports and leisure activities in the Givaudan sports club
  • Discount in the staff shop in Kemptthal
  • Free company car park
  • Worldwide private accident cover and free choice of hospital
  • Additional voluntary family and education allowances

 

If you have a true passion for food science and consumer products and love staying ahead of the curve, submit your CV and Cover Letter in English. Create your profile today and apply now to be part of our Talent Pool. Your profile will be regularly reviewed against open vacancies. If there is a match, our talent advisor will reach out to you to introduce and explore the opportunity for future collaboration.


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.

Key Skills
Food ScienceFood TechnologyChemical EngineeringBiotechnologyTeam PlayerIndependent WorkProfessional CommunicationCreativityProblem SolvingProject Management
Categories
Food & BeverageEngineeringScience & ResearchManufacturingLogistics
Benefits
Interesting Development OpportunitiesFlexible Working HoursAdditional Paid Days OffFavourable Pension Fund ConditionsDiscounted Meals in the Staff RestaurantSports and Leisure Activities in the Givaudan Sports ClubDiscount in the Staff Shop in KemptthalFree Company Car ParkWorldwide Private Accident Cover and Free Choice of HospitalAdditional Voluntary Family and Education Allowances