Job title - Senior Scientist, Detergent, Growth Office, Perfumery & Beauty (79823)
Location – Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and support laundry innovation projects in alignment with the Home Strategic Segment Unit’s strategic objectives.
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Drive the deployment of innovation projects, including preparation and delivery of client briefings.
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Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for launched products across regional and global client portfolios.
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Manage and coordinate laboratory technicians to ensure efficient and high‑quality execution of laboratory activities.
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Support intellectual property (IP)–related processes and activities.
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Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including Science & Research, Marketing, Sales, and Technical Development.
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Engage in hands‑on technical collaboration directly with clients to support product development and implementation.
We offer:
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Being part of an interdisciplinary team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility.
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A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products.
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The opportunity to work for a highly socially responsible company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
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Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow.
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To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.
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Equal Opportunity Employer.
You Bring:
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A university degree in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related field, complemented by substantial professional experience.
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Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, particularly in GC‑MS and LC‑MS/LC‑MS‑MS techniques, and/or expertise in formulation development and characterization (e.g., rheology).
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In‑depth understanding of surfactant‑based formulations, ideally with experience in laundry product development.
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Experience with data management tools or methodologies is an advantage.
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A collaborative mindset combined with creativity, autonomy, openness, initiative, and strong communication skills.
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Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in French is an asset.
About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).
Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
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Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.
