Baierbrunn: Research Intern / Masterthesis (m/w/d)

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your talent, your innovative spirit, 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.  

As an intern / master student (m/f/d) in product development at Givaudan - the global market leader in the fragrance and flavour industry - you are our expert in the development of innovative cosmetic active ingredients and processes. You know how to use your scientific and analytical skills and work independently on corresponding projects. You will be part of a development team in Baierbrunn / Munich.

This exciting position is for a minimum of 6 months.

Does this sound interesting?

It could be your perfect opportunity if you, like us, not only want to fulfil the wishes of our customers, but exceed them and always work at the highest level.

Your future position will involve...

• the development of new sustainable raw materials and cosmetic ingredients for the hair care sector
• establishment, execution and optimization of hair care performance tests in the lab to create new claims
• physico-chemical characterization of sustainable cosmetic ingredients (e.g. rheology)
• support in the preparation of customer presentations/ internal presentation of your own work
• continuous development of your skills in product and process development through hands-on experience and structured learning

You?

Are you someone who wants to expand and shape the (own) world? Who thrives in a culture where he/she can express themselves in a creative team environment? Who enjoys working in a lab environment and with teams that are as passionate as he/she is? Then join us and make an impact on your world!

What we would like from you...

• studies in cosmetics, biotechnology, biochemistry, pharmacy, chemistry
• you are ideally familiar with practical work in a laboratory
• you are self-motivated and able to take the initiative
• knowledge of the German and English language is mandatory
• positive, reliable and open personality
• team orientation
• good communication skills
• high quality standards and sense of responsibility

What we can offer you...

• state-of-the-art laboratory with the most advanced equipment and test methods
• 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

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

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.

Job Summary
Job number: 118339
Date posted : 2026-04-27
Profession: Fragrance & Beauty Creation, Application
Employment type: Internship