Analytical Organic Chemist

Analytical Organic Chemist

Work Location: Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland 

On-site

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. 

As the successful candidate, you will join the Science and Research division in the Analytical Sciences group.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Combine chemical, analytical, and technical knowledge to discover new ingredients that bring health and/or taste benefits to food or cosmetic products.
• Develop and use innovative analytical techniques to improve the success rate in the discovery or manufacturing of new ingredients.
• Improve methodologies for the preparation of natural extracts, fractions, isolated and synthesized products for different biological screening assays.
• Bring the analysis of non-volatile products to a next level – improve the success rate of peak annotation in LC/MS.
• Understand the needs of research partners from other teams such as synthetic chemistry, biochemistry, life sciences and use appropriate analytical techniques to provide relevant results and solve difficult analytical challenges.
• Communicate the results to various audiences through meetings, scientific reports, presentations and publications.

You Bring:

• PhD or post-doctoral degree in analytical and/or organic chemistry. Advanced knowledge in both disciplines is required.
• A passion for molecular structures in relation to biological activity in the area of Taste, Nutrition, and Health.
• Sound knowledge in HPLC/MS and data processing tools for automated identification and quantification of compounds in complex samples, experience with vendors and/or open-source software solutions appreciated.
• Experience in related fields such as metabolomics, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, natural products, or biological screening would be a plus.
• Willingness to work at the bench, but also bring new ideas and learn from experienced colleagues.
• Creativity and openness to solve complex analytical issues following a rigorous scientific approach, working in collaboration with experts from others analytical domains.
• Excellent team spirit, communication and organization skills and able to build strong network across the organization
• Fluency in English (C1) and French (C1)

We bring:

• Diverse exciting projects related to taste, nutrition, and health.
• Access to state-of-the-art lab facilities and analytical equipment.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
• Possibility to further develop technical knowledge in different analytical domains.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Role may evolve depending on skills and interests of successful candidate.

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.

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Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar. 

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