R&D Chemical engineer - Separation Technologies (Adsorption / Membranes)

Job title-- R&D Chemical engineer - Separation Technologies (Adsorption / Membranes) (81141)

Location-- La Plaine, Geneva, Switzerland (onsite)

Key Responsibilities: 

In this role, you will lead a laboratory dedicated to the assessment, development and scale up of innovative, sustainable separation and purification processes, with a strong focus on non-distillative technologies (e.g., adsorption, membranes). The responsibilities of this position include:

Process & Technology Development

• Lead the assessment, development and optimization of scalable separation and purification processes.
• Design, plan and execute laboratory and pilot scale experiments.

Industrialization & Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with production, innovation, and engineering teams to industrialize robust, safe, and sustainable separation processes.
• Provide technical support to improve existing production scale separations.

Scientific Excellence & Safety

• Conduct literature and patent reviews to identify emerging separation technologies.
• Ensure rigorous application of HS&E standards.
• Document results and communicate progress through high quality technical reports and presentations.
• Keep up to date on new technologies and latest developments relevant for current and future needs in fine chemical industry.

We offer:

• Being part of an interdisciplinary Science & Research team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility.
• Unique opportunity to be directly involved in all the stages towards the implementation of a new chemical process meaning from lab work to production transfer via Pilot testing.
• A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products.
• The opportunity to work for a highly social company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow.
• To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.

You Bring:

• PhD, or MS with at least 4 years of industrial experience in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Hands on laboratory experience in separation sciences, with demonstrated ability to translate lab results into scalable processes. Expertise in adsorption and/or membrane technologies is a plus.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering unit operations, including adsorption, , extraction, crystallization, filtration/drying, membrane and distillation processes.
• Good basic knowledge of organic chemistry relevant to the purification of high value ingredients and required for a close and daily collaboration with organic chemists.
• Experience in the characterization of target molecules using analytical techniques such as GC, GC-MS, spectrophotometric analysis, physico-chemical analysis and HPLC is an advantage.
• Strong data analysis and process simulation capabilities (preferably Aspen).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.
• Analytical thinking and critical problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good time-management skills and the ability to prioritize effectively across multiple projects.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of French is an advantage; willingness to learn is mandatory.

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.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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.