Associate Scientist, Assay Development

Job Title: Associate Scientist, Assay Development

Location: New York, NY

Onsite or Hybrid with 4 days on-site

CL level 14

Pay range - $105K - 132K

In this role, you will develop cell-based assays to probe how we detect odors. You will develop solutions to complex biological and technical problems, and will collaborate with a diverse group of passionate and intellectually curious scientists. You will also plan and execute multiple projects, identifying new experimental approaches and will share your results with the Science & Research team.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your key responsibilities

• Support fundamental and applied human olfaction science in the flavor and fragrance industry.
• Develop in vitro cell-based assays amenable to high-throughput biochemical screening
• Maintain awareness of novel approaches and technologies to identify opportunities to improve current procedures, protocols, and systems.
• Analyze, interpret and communicate data in cross-functional teams to drive project progress.

We bring

• The ability to be a part of a highly creative, diverse and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry;
• An opportunity to conduct research that both tackles fundamental scientific questions and has direct business impact;
• 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;

You bring

• Masters in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology or related field with 2+ years of experience in an academic or industry R&D laboratory, or Bachelors with 5+ years post-undergraduate laboratory experience.
• Experience in cell-based assay optimization.
• Experience in protein functionalization including cell surface targeting would be an advantage.
• Practical and theoretical expertise in biochemistry, pharmacology, and cellular and molecular biology. Drug-discovery or plate-based screening experience would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to become proficient with new technologies (equipment and software) and innovate on processes.
• Experience with Computer software such as Excel, GraphPad Prism, PowerPoint.

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