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Technical Development Scientist FFPrinceton, NJOn Site

We currently have an immediate opportunity for a Technical Development Scientist to join our Perfumery Division at the North American headquarters in Plainsboro, NJ. You will be joining a diverse, collaborative, highly multi-disciplinary technical community focused on product development and integrity of Fine Fragrance hydroalcoholic solution and cross category portfolio. You will be working on a team, collaborating with and leading internal experts, and reporting to a Senior Technical Development Manager.

This job is responsible to grow our business by supporting key clients in the region on technical briefs, line extensions and regulatory modifications.

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.

Your key responsibilities

• Performs with autonomy all global standard operating procedures for fine fragrance technical development including stability risk assessment, technical adjustments to formula, definition of stability test plan, run all operations related to stability test management and assessment, creation and communication of edt formula, and stability results with a recommendation in terms of best stabilized version to consider.

• Independently manages technical issues in Eau De Parfum/Toilette, under the guidance of senior manager, with the clients’ R&D teams. Provides technical guidance to the internal clients (account managers, perfumers, FDMs, SSU) and the external clients as needed.

• Cross-functional interaction, coordination, and planning/scheduling with Perfumers, Fragrance Development Managers, account teams, sample labs and QC/Manufacturing.

• Knowledge of basic perfumery raw materials and their overall stability in alcohol solutions and line extensions with the ability to identify high risk materials.

• Lead technical representative in client communication.

• Work collectively with QC and manufacturing to troubleshoot and resolve market product non-conformances.

  We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;

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

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;

• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;

  You bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific field

• 3-5 years of experience in corporate laboraties. (Preference: Fragrance Technical role).

• Excellent communication and oral skills internally and client interfacing.

• Attention to detail and follow-through on project details and deadlines.

• Thinking “out of the box” and entrepreneurial mentality

• Experience in olfactive fragrance evaluation is preferred.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Powerpoint, ETC.

• Occasional Travel Required to NYC.

  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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