Associate scientist Jobs in Basel

We are looking for a motivated scientist who would like to join a passionate, talented and diverse team. We’re seeking someone who likes to apply his / her knowledge on various analytical tasks and requests around application samples from health, nutrition and beauty projects.

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 :

Independently plan, prioritize and execute qualitative and quantitative analysis of vitamins and other bioactives for health, nutrition and beauty application samples and interpret the results.

Adapt methodology (extraction and analytical method) as needed and guide technician or partner laboratories on the process as well.

Represent analytics in multidisciplinary project groups and provide analytical expertise

Contribute to the technical and scientific development of the team.

Collaborate on multidisciplinary and cross-site innovation projects and build strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Communicate scientific results and project progress to various audiences.

Applying a continuous improvement mindset and implementing improvement measures together with the team.

We bring :

Access to state-of-the-art lab facilities and analytical equipment.

Diversity of exciting projects related to health, beauty and care, working in close collaboration with experts from other domains (e.g. Formulation, Chemistry, Regulatory, Quality, Toxicology).

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

Possibility to further develop technical knowledge on different analytical domains.

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

A highly motivated and knowledgeable team.

You bring :

A Master in analytical chemistry, food science or pharmaceutical or a bachelor with 5+ years of experience.

Strong background in qualitative and quantitative chromatography (LC and LCMS) additional knowledge of spectroscopical or physical characterization techniques is a plus.

Knowledge of food, pharma or cosmetic formulations and applications sample preparation.

Willingness to work at the bench.

Open-minded personality and ability to deliver in a cross-functional environment.

Excellent team spirit, communication, inter-domain knowledge, organization skills and networking capacity.

Fluent in the English language (both verbal and written). German language would be an added value.

The application process :

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume 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 : (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our 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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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.

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