Emplois lead data scientist (Genève, GE)

Job Title: R&D (Assistant) Scientist Physical Chemistry

Work Location: Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland

Job model: 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.

The selected candidate will join the Formulations & Materials Science department of our Sciences & Research unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulation of solid and liquid product formats for cosmetics, body- and homecare,
• Study impact of formulation parameters on product stability as well as fragrance deposition and evaporation,
• Work in an interdisciplinary team with links to physical chemistry, formulation science, analytical chemistry and perfumery technical development,
• Design, plan and execute experiments, ensuring timely delivery based on established priorities,
• Ensure seamless transition from up-stream research development to final application products and deliver prototypes for testing.

We bring:

• High Challenge and High Reward Environment,
• Lead projects to address scientific questions and respond to business needs,
• Being part of a result oriented organization culture that fosters team collaboration,
• The opportunity to contribute to a project with potentially great health and social benefits,
• To play a key role in our purpose to improve the quality of life of our workforce, our families, our local communities and society at large,
• Our expertise goes beyond smell and taste: it is the sum of our peoples' passions and knowledge that allows us to create the best solutions for our customers’ products,
• A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the flavors, taste, beauty and fragrance industry,
• Leadership, learning, training and development plans.

You bring:

• Master or PhD degree in chemistry or physics, formulation engineer, or equivalent,
• Experience with formulation and characterization of various application formats in the field of cosmetic, body- and/or homecare,
• Experience in analytical chemistry (e.g. GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC),
• Knowledge in data treatment, statistics and modelling would be a plus,
• Ability to work and communicate efficiently in a multidisciplinary and international environment,
• Previous experience on applied projects or in an industry R&D laboratory would be a plus,
• Fluent in English, ability to communicate in French would be a plus.

The application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Maria Roman, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (maria.roman@dsm-firmenich.com).

Equal opportunities commitment:
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: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, 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.

About dsm-firmenich:
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.
www.dsm-firmenich.com

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