Senior Scientist, Detergent, Growth Office, Perfumery & Beauty

Senior Scientist, Detergent, Growth Office, Perfumery & Beauty

dsm-firmenich

Geneva, Switzerland

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support laundry innovation projects in alignment with the Home Strategic Segment Unit’s strategic objectives.
• Drive the deployment of innovation projects, including preparation and delivery of client briefings.
• Provide expert technical support and troubleshooting for launched products across regional and global client portfolios.
• Manage and coordinate laboratory technicians to ensure efficient and high‑quality execution of laboratory activities.
• Support intellectual property (IP)–related processes and activities.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including Science & Research, Marketing, Sales, and Technical Development.
• Engage in hands‑on technical collaboration directly with clients to support product development and implementation.

You Bring:

• A university degree in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a related field, complemented by substantial professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, particularly in GC‑MS and LC‑MS/LC‑MS‑MS techniques, and/or expertise in formulation development and characterization (e.g., rheology).
• In‑depth understanding of surfactant‑based formulations, ideally with experience in laundry product development.
• Experience with data management tools or methodologies is an advantage.
• A collaborative mindset combined with creativity, autonomy, openness, initiative, and strong communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in French is an asset.