Job title - Senior Scientist, Hair Care, GO, P&B (76977)

Location – Geneva, Switzerland

 

 

Senior Scientist, Hair Care

 

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. 

 

Within the Technical Development group, the Hair Care team is specialized in testing and optimizing the performance of fragrances in hair care products. This includes fragrance ingredient analysis to solve stability issues and to maximise performance. In collaboration with our Science and Research group, we develop new fragrance innovations as well as AI supported performance models.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Lead a team of laboratory technicians. Independently manage technical development projects. Collaborate with Science and Research on upstream innovation projects. Study the impact of hair care products on the fragrance stability and performance. Develop analytical methods to measure fragrance deposition and release. Improve internal hair care product formulations to be updated with latest market trends.

 

We bring:

Being part of an interdisciplinary BEAUTY team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility. A diversity of exciting projects related to fragranced products. The opportunity to work for a highly social company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose. Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow. To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.

 

You Bring:

University degree in Chemistry with min. 5 years of professional experience in the field of technical perfumery or cosmetic product development. Proven record in supervising laboratory technicians and managing technical development projects. Good knowledge of formulation physical chemistry and analytical chemistry, in particular GC-MS & LC-MS. Excellent analytical thinking and presentation skills are required. Scientific curiosity, ability to learn new fields and share with others. Team spirit, creative thinking, independence, open mind, initiative and good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literate (MS Office, proficient with Phyton and design of experiments). Fluent in English and French, written and spoken.

 

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 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, 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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