Job Abstract

Associate Analytical ScientistSan Diego, CA, USOn-site We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise.With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.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.

Our Corporate R&D Centre in San Diego (USA) is currently looking for an Assistant Analytical Scientist /Analytical Scientist. The successful candidate will be part of a team of scientists and associates providing support to our flavor modifiers discovery efforts and charged with conducting experiments aimed at determining the identity, purity, stability, and solubility, as well as metabolism and pharmacokinetic profiles, of experimental and candidate flavoring ingredients. This position requires a proven hands-on expertise in analytical and bioanalytical chemistry.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead/conduct compound characterizations experiments (e.g. solubility, stability, photostability, pKa, identity / purity /concentration) and analyze the samples from those experiments by LC-MS or LC-UV.

• Analyze routine samples from taste testing to assure sample quality.

• Design and conduct in-vitro metabolism studies (incubation, sample preparation, analysis by LC-MS, and data processing).

• Conduct bioanalysis for in-vivo metabolism, pharmacokinetics and excretion studies. Develop methods for sample preparation and LC-MS analysis for bioanalysis and compound characterization.

• Communicate study results proactively to a diversity of stakeholders and publish key accomplishments in reports and external publications or presentations.

• Maintain and enhance relevant Python and C# apps for analytical data processing and reporting and develop new apps as needed.

• Contribute to data mining and machining learning projects through data preparation using various informatics tools.

  We bring:

• Being part of the global novel flavor discovery team working in close collaboration with bench scientists, data scientists, and business stakeholders with state-of-the-art methods and equipment.

• A diversity of exciting projects related to flavor products.

• The opportunity to work for a highly socially company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

• Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow.

• To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.

  You bring:

• BS/MS degree in chemistry, biology, or related field.

• 8+ years (BS) or 6+ years (MS) of track record and relevant experience in relevant environment.

• Experience in LC/MS, bioanalysis.

• Proficiency in wet chemistry.

• Accuracy and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work with common and in-house IT tools.

• Python and C# skills.

• Knowledge of receptor-based discovery process for novel flavors.

• Must be a strong team player and communicator, self-motivated, and detail oriented.

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.

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.

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