Student internship in physical chemistry

Work Location: Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland 

Onsite 

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

Our Formulation & Materials Science Department in Geneva is looking for a:

Student intern in physical chemistry

for a 6 months assignment starting as of November 2024.

The work consists in investigation of effect of surface active non-volatile molecules on flagrance evaporation profile. Development of synergistic mixtures for controlled fragrance release. Formulation and investigation of the physico-chemical parameters driving the desired fragrance performance profile.

Key responsibilities

• Formulate fragrance delivery solutions/technologies
• Use GC-MS analysis to study the fragrance evaporation
• Report work progress during project review meetings
• Provide clear documentation of the procedure and techniques used

Your bring

• Master student in physical chemistry / soft matter physics
• Basic knowledge in surfactant systems, interfacial physics, solubilization, mass transfer and evaporation kinetics
• Knowledge of following experimental methods is appreciated: rheology, gas chromatography, light-scattering, microscopy
• Curious, dynamic
• Motivated with good communication skills

Pre-requisites:

• This internship offer only applies to currently registered students with an internship agreement
• Only students who are Swiss, European or with a Swiss residency/student Permit are eligible to apply

We bring :

• Being part of an interdisciplinary team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of the-art equipped research facility
• A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products 
• The opportunity to work for a highly socially company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose
• Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow 
• To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology

Equal Opportunity Employer 

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. 

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage  the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. 

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. 

Agency statement 

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