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dsm-firmenich Process Development Scientist - Heterogeneous Catalysis in Geneva, Switzerland
Job title - Process Development Scientist - Heterogeneous Catalysis (72832)
Location – Geneva, Switzerland
Job model – On site
We are looking for a highly driven and motivated:
Process Development Scientist - Heterogeneous Catalysis
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.
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.
As a Scientist/Lab Head, your role involves the development and transfer of innovative and cost-competitive catalytic approaches for F&F ingredients from lab to pilot and then further to production scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Designing and planning experiments for the assigned research projects.
Testing of the catalysts in batch or under continuous operation aiming at developing the most suited process for scale up.
Monitoring reactions and analysing compounds of interest applying classical and new analytical methods (GC, HPLC, NMR, FT-IR/NIR,…).
Managing research projects during the development and industrialization phase.
Participating as an active member of global chemical and technology community.
Meeting high environmental and safety standards in lab work as well as with respect to the developed processes.
Writing of technical reports and reporting of work progress including presentation in projects meetings.
Maintaining high level of expertise through the review of the current scientific literature (publication), industrial state-of-the-art (patents), and participation in scientific seminars and meetings.
We bring:
Being part of an interdisciplinary Science & Research team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility.
Unique opportunity to be directly involved in all the stages towards the implementation of a new chemical process meaning from lab work to production transfer via Pilot testing.
A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced 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:
PhD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with very good knowledge in Organic Chemistry.
Passion for Process Development, Scale up, and Industrialization.
Strong expertise in the use of heterogeneous catalysis for industry-relevant reactions.
Hands-on experience in preparing, testing, and characterizing solid catalysts.
Ability to work independently and as a team member to achieve results.
Dynamic, open-minded, and creative thinker with a strong will to tackle new challenges.
Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate in an interdisciplinary environment.
Fluent in English (C1), proficiency in French is a plus.
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, 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.
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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.
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