Scientist Cheminformatics & Machine Learning

Job title:

Scientist Cheminformatics & Machine Learning

Location:

Geneva, Switzerland

Join dsm‑firmenich’s Ingredient Modeling team to help build an AI‑driven discovery engine for fragrance, taste, and more. In this role you’ll develop and deploy machine learning models – including LLMs and agents – and create intuitive apps that drive small‑molecule design and pipeline prioritization. Collaborate with chemists, biologists, perfumers, and data scientists to blend computational chemistry with advanced data science, turning domain expertise into real impact.

We’re looking for a strong cheminformatician fluent in Python, AI/ML, cloud platforms, and modern web/UI, with excellent communication skills to explain models and drive adoption in a fast‑growing, collaborative team.

• Design and implement cheminformatics algorithms and models to accelerate new ingredient discovery
• Develop and optimize machine learning solutions using Python and key libraries (Num Py, Pandas, Scikit‑Learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch)
• Apply advanced neural network architectures to solve complex ingredient modeling challenges
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain scalable machine learning workflows on cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate scientific needs into practical, user‑friendly tools
• Leverage modern technologies (Git, generative AI, graph/relational data models, cloud‑native systems, APIs) and stay current with emerging trends to drive innovation

• Opportunity to join a dynamic and thriving team applying ML and other modeling techniques to biology and chemistry
• Highly motivated, professional and committed multicultural and interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to put your scientific skills into practice to drive innovation in health, nutrition and beauty
• 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
• A commitment to science‑based innovations with 2000 scientists and more than 700 mln annual Science & Research investments

• Ph.D. in Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field
• 2–5 years of academic or industry experience in cheminformatics and computational chemistry, ideally within fragrance, taste, pharmaceutical, or agricultural discovery
• Proven track record of achievement, demonstrating strong drive and entrepreneurial innovation
• Advanced proficiency in Python and core data science and machine learning libraries (Num Py, Pandas, Scikit‑Learn, Tensor Flow, PyTorch)
• Strong expertise in cheminformatics tools (RDKit) and solid understanding of machine learning and neural network techniques
• Experience with modern development practices (Git, CI/CD, AI coding tools) and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS), combined with strong problem‑solving and communication skills

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 fair and inclusive. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds – no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. If you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’ll be here to help. Just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.