Cosmetics Senior Scientist, Bath & Shower

Job title-- Cosmetics Senior Scientist, Bath & Shower (79929)

Location-- Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland  

Key Responsibilities: 

In collaboration with the Category Technical Director and the Category Leader, the candidate will have the following tasks:

• In the scope of Technical Brand Servicing, test perfumery raw materials and final fragrances in shower gel products for stability, long-lasting and blooming performance and apply the learnings to guide Perfumers and Fragrance Development Managers to optimize their fragrances.
• In collaboration with our Research Department, develop new technologies for shower gel products, in particular pro-fragrances, malodor reducing and cooling ingredients and AI supported performance models.
• Study the composition of shower gel products and their influence on performance of fragrance / technologies. Follow the latest market trends of shower products and update our internal shower products for our fragrance evaluation, including development of innovative shower formats for client demos.
• Analytically measure fragrance long-lasting and bloom with existing methods and develop new methods according to the technologies tested.
• Leading a team of laboratory technicians.
• Independently managing and driving technical development projects.

We offer:

• Highly motivated, professional and committed multicultural and interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of our teams.
• Possibility to grow and develop your skills through our in-house training courses.
• Being a part of company shaping a strong legacy heritage through industrial innovations and cutting-edge technology.

You Bring:

• University degree in Chemistry with min. 5-10 years of professional experience in the field of technical Perfumery, perfume technologies or Body Care.
• Good knowledge of analytical chemistry, in particular GC-MS & LC-MS.
• Proven record in formulating cosmetic products.
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills are required.
• Proven record in supervising laboratory technicians and managing development projects.
• Team spirit, creative thinking, independence, open mind, initiative and good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and French, written and spoken.
• Computer literate (MS Office).

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don-t just meet expectations - we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it-s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that-s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you-re making a difference, we-ll make sure you-re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They-re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that-s exactly the kind of culture we-re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We-re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we-re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we-re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we-re here to help - just let us know what you need, and we-ll do everything we can to make it work.

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Agency statement

We-re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you-re applying as an individual, we-d love to hear from you. We-re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.