Associate Scientist

**Job title - Associate Scientist (70264)**

**Location - Geneva, Switzerland**

**Job model -** **On site**

We are looking for a highly driven and motivated:
**Associate Scientist**

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 a successful applicant, you will join our Science and Research Analytical Sciences Group in Geneva. You are a highly motivated chemist eager to contribute and deliver on our ambition to automate analytical chemistry laboratories. You ideally have a strong background in chemistry and experience in laboratory automation.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- In close collaboration with your line manager and with cross-functional teams, identify needs and opportunities to automate processes related to analytical chemistry. Design, develop and execute proposed solutions.
- Troubleshoot and optimize automated hardware and processes including maintenance and calibration to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Participate in the analytical service by operating and maintaining notably GCMS and LCMS, and deliver information based on standard analytical methodologies.
- Continuously update and expand your knowledge and expertise in emerging technologies and trends in laboratory automation.
- Regularly update your management and stakeholders about the new development in automation in general and on the progress of your projects in particular.

**We bring**:

- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers in nutrition, health and beauty.
- Being part of an interdisciplinary team of industry-leading researchers with cutting edge equipped research facility in the area of analytical sciences.
- Career development with great opportunities to learn and grow.
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

**You Bring**:

- MSc in Chemistry with technical specialization, or a BSc in Chemistry with a MSc in a technical field such as, but not limited to, process engineering or microtechnical engineering.
- Track record of successful implementation of automation in a chemical laboratory.
- Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry and practices in chemical laboratories.
- Expertise in software and hardware development; knowledge in PLC programming and Python would be an asset.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design is a plus.
- Creativity, open-mindedness, team spirit and problem solver attitude.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with good knowledge of English (oral and written).

**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, 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. 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