Scientist Strain Development

Scientist Strain Development

dsm-firmenich

Geneva, Switzerland

As part of our Science and Research Biotechnology Group in Geneva, you will join a diverse, multidisciplinary team dedicated to discovery of the next generation of small molecule ingredients.

Your key responsibilities:

• Use advanced synthetic biology tools/molecular biology methods/next generation strain development tools to construct and optimize microorganisms for new molecule discovery and improved performance.
• Design, implement, operate and improve automated workflows for genomics, DNA assembly, strain construction, and high-throughput screening using advanced laboratory automation.
• Collaborate with automation experts and scientists globally to expand and troubleshoot robotic workflows; work with data scientist to automate data management, processing and analysis.
• Plan and execute experimental work, analyze data, and document results using electronic lab journals (ELNs).
• Present research findings in meetings and written reports, contributing to the team’s scientific excellence.

You bring:

• PhD in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field, with >2 years of relevant experience or equivalent qualifications.
• Strong background in synthetic biology, including laboratory automation.
• Hands-on expertise in high-throughput screening and analytical methods for small molecules.
• Sound understanding of chemical structures and biochemical pathways
• Experience with automation instruments, protocol programming, and workflow optimization.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Fluency in English is a must. If you are not already proficient in French, you should be willing to learn.
• A passion for scientific innovation and a drive to deliver impactful results in a collaborative environment.