Senior Scientist, Perfumery, Laundry detergent

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Senior Scientist, Perfumery, Laundry detergent (79823)

Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland

• Lead and deliver laundry detergent perfumery innovation and troubleshooting projects with high autonomy and accountability.
• Act as a key technical expert and support fragrance creation ensuring optimal compatibility and performance of fragrance in detergent bases.
• Work directly with clients to understand their technical needs and provide clear guidance.
• Support and drive innovation development through design, validation and implementation.
• Provide expert technical troubleshooting for launched products, working directly with clients to quickly diagnose issues and deliver reliable solutions within tight timelines.
• Coach and guide laboratory technicians to ensure high-quality and efficient experimental execution.
• Support intellectual property (IP)–related processes and activities.
• Collaborate closely with cross–functional teams, including Science & Research, Marketing, Sales, and Technical Development.

• Part of an interdisciplinary team of industry‑leading researchers with a state‑of‑the‑art equipped research facility.
• Diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products.
• Work for a highly socially responsible company where sustainability is core to our strategy and purpose.
• Career development opportunities with opportunities to learn and grow.
• Opportunity to be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.

• A university degree in Chemistry (Analytical, Organic, Physical, or related field) (minimum Master).
• At least 5–8 years of hands‑on experience in formulation, ideally in laundry, home care, or fragranced consumer products.
• Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry, particularly in GC‑MS and LC‑MS/LC‑MS‑MS techniques, and/or expertise in formulation development and characterization (e.g., rheology).
• Proven experience working on fragrance‑base interactions, including identifying and solving instability or compatibility issues.
• Exposure to or strong interest in perfumery chemistry and fragranced products.
• Experience in direct client interaction, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently.
• Experience with data management tools or methodologies is an advantage.
• A collaborative mindset combined with creativity, solution‑driven, hands‑on, resilient and strong communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (minimum C1 level); proficiency in French is an important asset.

• Ability to quickly take ownership of ongoing topics and deliver results with minimal ramp‑up time.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a practical, execution‑focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment with high expectations for delivery quality.
• Capability to bridge technical depth with real‑world product performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer.