Process Development Scientist

Vor 2 Tagen


Genf, Schweiz dsm-firmenich Vollzeit

Job title: Process Development Scientist - Heterogeneous Catalysis (72832)

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Job model: On site

We are looking for a highly driven and motivated Process Development Scientist - Heterogeneous Catalysis.

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.

As a Scientist/Lab Head, your role involves the development and transfer of innovative and cost-competitive catalytic approaches for F&F ingredients from lab to pilot and then further to production scale.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Designing and planning experiments for the assigned research projects.
  2. Testing of the catalysts in batch or under continuous operation aiming at developing the most suited process for scale up.
  3. Monitoring reactions and analysing compounds of interest applying classical and new analytical methods (GC, HPLC, NMR, FT-IR/NIR,…).
  4. Managing research projects during the development and industrialization phase.
  5. Participating as an active member of the global chemical and technology community.
  6. Meeting high environmental and safety standards in lab work as well as with respect to the developed processes.
  7. Writing of technical reports and reporting of work progress including presentation in project meetings.
  8. Maintaining a high level of expertise through the review of the current scientific literature (publication), industrial state-of-the-art (patents), and participation in scientific seminars and meetings.

You Bring:

  1. PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with very good knowledge in Organic Chemistry.
  2. Passion for Process Development, Scale up, and Industrialization.
  3. Strong expertise in the use of heterogeneous catalysis for industry-relevant reactions.
  4. Hands-on experience in preparing, testing, and characterizing solid catalysts.
  5. Ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve results.
  6. Dynamic, open-minded, and creative thinker with a strong will to tackle new challenges.
  7. Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate in an interdisciplinary environment.
  8. Fluent in English (C1), proficiency in French is a plus.

The application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume via our career portal.

Equal Opportunities Commitment:

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive 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.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us, that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

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.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

Agency Statement:

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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