Senior Scientist R&d

dsm-firmenich

Grasse, France
On-site
Phd or ms in chemical engineering
7+ years r&d or production experience
Process design and cost savings expertise
dsm-firmenich is seeking a Senior Scientist in R&D to focus on Cost Manufacturing Optimization for Natural Products in Grasse, France. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical or biochemical engineering, with extensive experience in R&D and production, particularly in the Flavors and Fragrances industry

Job Summary

  • The primary mission is to drive continuous improvements in process design, cost savings, and resource utilization for natural products across multiple production sites.
  • Candidates will lead projects from initial lab trials through to full-scale industrialization while managing and coaching a small team.
  • The role offers the opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team of highly skilled scientists on sustainable product development with a culture prioritizing safety and well-being.

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dsm-firmenich is seeking a Senior Scientist in R&D to focus on Cost Manufacturing Optimization for Natural Products in Grasse, France. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical or biochemical engineering, with extensive experience in R&D and production, particularly in the Flavors and Fragrances industry.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD or MS in chemical engineering
  • 7+ years R&D or Production experience
  • Process design and cost savings expertise
  • Lab and pilot trial execution
  • Project leadership from lab to industrialization
  • Team management and coaching skills
  • Fluent in French and English

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in F&F industry extraction processes
  • Knowledge of biocatalysis and chemistry
  • Strategic vision for business value creation
  • Strong data analysis and interpretation mindset
  • Hands-on Design of Experiments (DoE) tools
  • Ability to build internal and external scientific networks

Key Requirements

  • PhD or MS degree in chemical engineering
  • At least 7 years of experience in R&D or Production
  • Fluency in French and English languages
  • Experience in people management

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