Senior Technician

Location: Princeton, NJ

Place of work: Onsite

Are you excited about developing innovative technologies that impact consumers globally? If so, the Senior Technician, Formulation and Materials Science role at dsm-firmenich could be your perfect fit!

As a Senior Technician, you'll join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team dedicated to discovering long-lasting technologies for flavors and fragrances. You'll work in a lab environment to synthesize and test small-molecule compounds for sustained controlled-release, driving these innovations towards commercialization.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct synthetic organic chemical reactions for the discovery of new fragrance and flavor molecules

• Isolate, purify, and characterize reaction products by NMR, GC-MS, and IR

• Evaluate commercial potential of new molecules by measuring performance in consumer products

• Compile and report data to supervisor, present at group meetings, and contribute to written reports

• Operate and perform basic maintenance of analytical instrumentation (GC, GC-MS)

• Perform housekeeping duties and order supplies to maintain a neat, organized, and well-stocked laboratory

We bring

• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress

• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions

• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change

• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards

• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet

You bring

• Experience performing synthetic organic chemistry experiments and techniques such as chromatography, extractions, and distillations

• Experience operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation such as gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• A commitment to teamwork, fostering collaboration and respecting diverse perspectives

• A spirit of curiosity, embracing new challenges and pioneering innovative solutions that drive positive change

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field with R&D laboratory experience

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by January 28, 2025 .

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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