Senior Scientist, Analytical Sciences - Princeton, NJ

dsm-firmenich • Princeton, NJ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our Analytical Sciences team within Science & Research in Princeton, NJ. In this role, you will lead a small team of analytical chemists and play a key role in multidisciplinary innovation programs, delivering critical analytical insights that enable the development of impactful fragrance, taste, health, and nutrition solutions.

Requirements

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or closely related field with at least 5 years of experience, or Master’s in Science with at least 10 years of experience
• 3+ years of people management experience in a Research & Development laboratory setting
• Expertise in volatile and non-volatile analysis using a wide range of techniques including but not limited to GC, GC/MS, HPLC, LC/MS
• A curious approach to problem-solving, fueling innovation by seeking new solutions and perspectives
• Ability to lead and manage projects/teams of significant scope and complexity, while meeting all deliverables and timelines
• Strong collaborative and interdisciplinary mindset with excellent communication skills, networking and influencing abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytical methods for the characterization and performance evaluation of a diverse range of materials relevant to perfumery, taste and nutrition applications
• Contribute to a variety of innovation programs, as analytical lead or project manager, and generate relevant insights for the development of science-based solutions
• Build and manage strategic scientific relationships with internal and external research and business partners
• Communicate project results and analytical insights to stakeholders and document findings in internal reports and, where relevant, external publications
• Leverage your technical expertise and scientific network to explore new technologies and propose expansion of Analytical Sciences capabilities
• Manage a small team of one to two analytical chemists, including resource planning, performance review, individual development, and coaching

Benefits

• annual incentive pay
• retirement savings plan
• health care coverage
• paid time off
• recognition programs

What This Job Offers

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