Innovation Scientist/Sr.

Fine Fragrance Innovation Scientist/Sr.
Princeton, NJ, US

Key Responsibilities: 

• Laboratory position requiring 4-5 days a week in the Laboratory/Office in Princeton NJ and monthly travel to NYC office supporting account teams on active projects
• Reporting to Director of Fine Fragrance Innovation developing and deploying technologies to market
• Independently lead technology platform for Fine Fragrance from validation to commercialization 
• Validate technology by experimental analyses with GC-MS and olfactive evaluation on performance of fragrance technologies and delivery systems
• Method development, experimental design, sample preparation, collect and interpret data on GC-MS and panel proctoring to share findings and next steps via report and internal presentation  
• Work closely with cross-functional collaborators including account teams, R&D, Consumer Insights, Sensory on deploying existing technologies while developing future pipeline innovation
• Document the work via research reports, peer presentations and generation of IP patent space

We value:

• Familiarity with GC-MS static and dynamic headspace analysis equipment and analytical techniques
• Experience with Agilent MassHunter software is preferred but not required and ability to quickly learn new systems/software is desirable
• Experience in olfactive fragrance evaluation and fragrance design and physiochemical properties is preferred
• Strong self-motivation and initiative in an independent environment 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Collaborative, pro-active, performance-driven mindset
• Thinking “out of the box” and entrepreneurial mentality
• Attention to detail and follow-through on project details and deadlines 
• Passion of learning new things and utilizing in novel applications
• REQUIRED – BS/MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline with 5-10 years of industrial or academic laboratory experience. PhD with 2-3 years of experience or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience. Title and compensation commensurate with experience

We offer: 

• Culture that allows you to live your purpose, values creativity, and diversity.
• Opportunity to work for a company that cares about environment and sets and achieve ambitious sustainability objectives.
• Work in a global and intercultural environment.
• To be in for an inspiring journey of learning and transformation.
• To play a key role in our purpose to improve the quality of life of our workforce, our families, our local communities, and society at large.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Firmenich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran