Associate Scientist, Analytical Chemistry

Associate Scientist, Alalytical Chemistry

San Diego, CA, US

On-site

Salary range: $98,900-$123,000

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.

• 6+ years (BS) or 4+ 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.