Senior Chemist- Princeton, NJ
dsm-firmenich - Princeton, NJ
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Senior Chemist (Senior Technician/ Lab Lead)Princeton, NJ, USAOn SiteS13 Interested in a role which develops new technologies that can directly affect consumers world wide? This position at DSM-Firmenich is part of a dynamic, interdisiplinary team which discovers long-lasting technologies for flavors and fragrances. You will be working in a lab to synthesize and test small-molecule compounds for sustained controlled-release and push towards commericalization. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive 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 performace in consumer products Complie 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 B.S degree in chemistry or related field with R&D laboratory experience Experience performing synthetic organic chemistry experiments and techniques such as chromatography, extractions, and distillations Experience operating and maintaing anlaytical instrumentation such as gas chromatographs and mass spectrometers Excellent writen 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 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. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, 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. 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.
Created: 2024-09-20