Senior Scientist, Assay Development - New York, NY

Senior Scientist, Assay Development

New York, NY

Onsite

CL P15

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.

Pay range - $139,000 - $174,000

Your key responsibilities

• Investigation of the role and function of olfactory GPCRs to support fundamental science in the flavor and fragrance industry. In vitro cell-based assay development amenable to high-throughput biochemical screening, including stable cell line engineering, pluripotent stem cell differentiation, chaperone identification, and activity reporter technologies.
• Investigation of proteostasis (protein expression, functionalization, trafficking, and regulation).
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of relevant emerging knowledge and technologies to continually identify opportunities to improve current procedures, protocols, and systems. 
•  Management of multiple scientific research projects in parallel, including  external collaborations.
• Analysis, interpretation and communication of data in cross-functional teams to drive project progress and generate novel scientific hypotheses.

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

• PhD in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology or related field with 5+ years of post-doctoral experience in an academic or industry R&D laboratory. Demonstrated ability to become proficient with new technologies (equipment and software) and innovate on processes. Experience with software such as Excel, GraphPad Prism, PowerPoint, R Studio, Python. 
• Demonstrable skills in Proteomics, Bioinformatics, and/or Transcriptomics, as well as Statistics 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.
• Motivated and intellectually curious scientists with the drive and ability to manage multiple projects, developing solutions to complex biological and technical problems.
• Team-centric approach with strong collaboration, organizational, time management, and communication skills.