Associate Principal Scientist, Data Science - Princeton, NJ

DSM

91d • $128,000 - $183,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled data scientist specialized in Formulation Performance Modeling and Formulation Creation across a portfolio of Innovation projects, as well as ensuring the team is deploying the latest, state-of-the-art technologies and skills to develop, manage and govern various products in food, perfumery and beauty. The candidate would join dsm-firmenich's Data Science team within Science and Research and with focus on Data Science model development and on the translational task between Data Science and Business Units key users and stakeholders. This role offers the opportunity to drive interdisciplinary science projects that integrate the latest advances in cheminformatics, data science, AI and while working in close collaboration with leading domain perfumery and flavour experts.

Requirements

• Ph.D., master’s degree or similar experience in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Structural Biology, Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of additional academic or industry work experience in the chemical industry, bio- and cheminformatics or formulation space.
• Record of accomplishments demonstrating high drive and keen entrepreneurial innovation.
• Strong skills in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, statistics, structural biology, including hands-on development experience of modern AI tools.
• Deep understanding of Data Science methods, formulation performance applications, generative AI technologies in chemistry and physics, science informed ML methods.
• Proficiency in Python, good code management, git, and working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-experts.
• Entrepreneur mindset and ability to provide insights based on data analysis to inform business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Use data science and AI to drive a fast-paced ingredient discovery pipeline that generates maximum value for dsm-firmenich’s perfumery and beauty, taste, texture and health segments.
• Develop and implement ML and AI models for predicting and optimizing performance of formulations in diverse applications.
• Contribute to formula creation and product development tools with Data Science models and data pipelines.
• Translate scientific research findings into practical applications that can drive business growth.
• Identify opportunities for commercialization of research outcomes and collaborate with business units to realize these opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and adoption of Data Science best practices by our global community of data scientists, scientists and experts in perfumery and beauty, taste, texture and health segments.
• Stay up to date on the latest advancements in cheminformatics, formulation design, computational biology, molecular AI and modeling approaches.
• Apply modern software development and machine learning tools and practices in your daily work, including a high level of proficiency in Python, git, and team co-development workflows.
• Team-up with other data scientists and chemistry and physics science experts around the globe to drive project success.

Benefits

• Opportunity to put your scientific skills into practice with innovations in health, nutrition and beauty.
• Grow and develop your skills through our in-house training courses.
• Being a part of company shaping a strong legacy heritage through industrial innovations and cutting-edge technology.
• A commitment to science-based innovations with 2000 scientists and 700 mm annual S&R investments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree