R&D Scientist, Organic Chemistry

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesize advanced building blocks and/or new ingredients for Fragrance creations from renewable carbon sources.
• Implement innovative chemistry methodologies, with a focus on homogenous catalysis.
• Apply chemo-informatic and machine-learning tools to establish structure-odour relationships.
• Follow scientific and patent literature.
• Meet high environmental and safety standards.
• Develop and manage a team of laboratory technicians.

We value:
 

• Fluent in Egnlish, proficiency in French is a plus.
• PhD in Chemistry with practical experiences in synthetic organic chemistry, including a strong background in homogenous catalysis. Experience in photoredox chemistry and programming (Python) is a plus.
• At least one year of post-doctoral experience in organic chemistry or relevant working experience in a realated field.
• Passion for chemical innovation.
• Capacity to work independently and to efficiently convert ideas into molecules.
• Curious, open-minded with excellent communication skills and team-player spirit.
  
   

We offer:

• Join a highly socially and environmentally responsible company
• Become part of a diverse and highly innovative R&D team
• Lead organic chemistry programs within global interdisciplinary research teams.
• Work at the forefront of biomass valorization towards producing sustainable ingredients
• Work in continuous dialogue with colleagues in perfumery and process chemistry
• Be involved in an R&D team working on new and innovative technologies & chemical processes