Job title - Assistant Scientist (70414)

Location – Geneva, Switzerland

Job model – On site

We are looking for a highly driven and motivated:

Assistant 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 multi-disciplinary team in our Science & Research Process Safety Laboratory located in La Plaine, Geneva. As a Process Safety Expert, you will provide technical expertise and guidance to organic chemists during the development of new synthetic routes. You will also be responsible for interpreting thermal test results, creating and reviewing reports, and managing associated priorities to ensure timely completion. Additionally, you will elaborate, plan, and lead chemical hazard assessments in accordance with the manufacturing schedule of the pilot plant and provide robust expertise to support projects at various sites in other countries, including process transfers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to Science & Research organic chemists during the development of new synthetic routes, with a primary focus on process safety. Additionally, support other process-related areas relevant to Science & Research innovation activities such as spray drying, biotech, and extractions processes.

• Interpret thermal test results (ARC, AKTS, DSC, C80, RC1), create and review reports and manage associated priorities to ensure timely completion, while also conducting hands-on experimental tasks.

• Elaborate, plan, and lead chemical hazard assessments in accordance with the manufacturing schedule of the pilot plant, taking into account the capabilities of the process safety lab.

• Provide technical assistance and closely monitor processes to identify and mitigate hazards. This includes following risk analysis action lists, interpreting lab results to meet internal client needs, prioritizing requests based on team workload, support SHE department during HAZOP studies and other related tasks as needed.

• Implement process safety strategies within S&R activities on a global scale and provide robust expertise to support projects in various sites in other countries, including process transfers.

  We bring:

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

• A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products.

• Career development opportunities.

• To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.

  You Bring:

• A degree in chemistry (MSc or PhD) with a specialization in process safety or chemical engineering is required. In-depth knowledge of organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms is necessary.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a multi-product production environment and in a process safety lab is preferred.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to find pragmatic solutions within constraints such as those in pilot and production environments are crucial, along with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams (S&R, pilot, production, SHE department, etc) and stakeholders.

• We are looking for a motivated individual who is curious, creative, rigorous, and efficient. The ideal candidate will be passionate about process safety and excited to work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, and have excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders.

• Fluency in both English and French is required.

  The application process:

  Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume (English or French) 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

  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.