Associate Scientist, New Ingredient Discovery, S&R

Job title - Associate Scientist, New Ingredient Discovery, S&R (81852)

Location – Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland  

Join our New Ingredients Discovery team as an Associate Scientist, where you will play a key role in accelerating the design and development of sustainable fragrance ingredients. In this dynamic environment, you will collaborate closely with chemists, data scientists, and automation specialists to push forward our scientific and technological capabilities. Your primary objective will be to analyze data and leverage your chemical expertise to identify and synthesize novel perfumery ingredients from the vast olfactive chemical space, utilizing a diverse range of chemical tools and technologies. Effective communication and collaboration with key scientific stakeholders will be essential to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Planning and executing the synthesis of novel molecules for subsequent olfactory evaluation.


• Analyzing chemical reactions, including intermediates, by-products, and final products, using GC, MS, NMR, and other analytical techniques.


• Isolating and purifying intermediate and final products through extraction, distillation, crystallization, chromatography, and other separation techniques.


• Proactively identifying and troubleshooting technical issues, proposing effective solutions, and participating in the maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments.


• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of experimental progress and results in a laboratory notebook.


• Managing laboratory supplies, raw materials, and samples, and maintaining a clean and well-organized workspace.


• Complying with HS&E procedures and proactively contributing to improving laboratory safety.


• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with advances in catalysis, automation, and digital chemistry, bringing new ideas into the lab.

We offer:

• Being part of an interdisciplinary Science & Research team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility.

• Work at the forefront of new technology implementation towards the discovery of new ingredients for Perfumery & Beauty.


• Work in continuous dialogue with colleagues in perfumery and process chemistry.


• Become part of a diverse and highly innovative and international Science & Research team.


• 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.

You Bring:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent industry experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Specialization or hands-on experience in catalysis is a strong plus.


• A solid foundation in organic reaction mechanisms and catalytic methods.


• Experience generating, analyzing, and documenting high quality experimental data.


• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional scientific teams.


• Curiosity, adaptability, and a proactive attitude toward exploring new tools and technologies.


• Strong communication skills and fluency in English; French proficiency is an advantage.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

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Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.