Associate Scientist, Analytical Sciences & Natural Products - San Diego, CA

Associate Scientist, Analytical Sciences & Natural Products

Location:

San Diego, CA

We are seeking a highly skilled (analytical) chemist with strong natural products background to contribute to our next-generation health and chemical senses ingredients discovery program. You will collaborate with our global R&D community of chemists, data scientists, and biologists to explore computer-aided and receptor-driven discovery of new bioactive ingredients and their application in health, nutrition, and beauty. This role provides a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge science, collaborate across global teams, and help shape the future of natural ingredient discovery.

• Generate extracts and fractions from raw natural materials (e.g. plants, fungi) in alignment with project priorities and OKRs
• Process new natural products fractions for receptor screening in the context of health, nutrition, taste, perfumery, and beauty projects, as well as other programs as necessary
• Isolate and contribute to the characterization of promising hits or compounds of interest from natural extracts
• Collaborate with other science experts around the globe to drive project success, e.g. biotech reaction profiling.
• Scale up promising natural fractions and compounds for further evaluation
• Actively participate in the maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment within the Naturals Lab

• A science led company with cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from Science and Research breakthroughs to sustainability game changers, you'll work on what's next
• A unique career paths with growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader with highly motivated, professional, multicultural, and interdisciplinary team that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day
• A community where your voice matters and a culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
• Competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
• A highly collaborative Science and Research community with over 2000 scientists and more than 700M in yearly Science and Research investments

• Master's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Natural Products and Pharmacognosy, or in Synthetic Chemistry.
• At least 3 years' experience in activity/properties-guided isolation and characterization of bioactive and bio-functional ingredients.
• Record of accomplishments demonstrating high drive and keen entrepreneurial innovation.
• Strong analytical chemistry skills with the ability to use cutting-edge technologies to speed up the isolation, analysis, and characterization of complex molecules.
• Strong understanding and expert handling of a broad range of analytical equipment used in the isolation, analysis, and characterization of natural products, including HPLC, LC-MS, preparative HPLC, and NMR.
• Familiarity with modern medicinal chemistry and Structure-Activity-Relationship (SAR)
• Familiarity with molecular networking and other computational tools useful for speeding up the discovery of natural products
• Great team player and effective communicator with a strong drive for collaboration, excellence, and impact
• Excellent problem-solving skills with proven ability to innovate and thrive both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. This position is also eligible for bonuses and benefits, which are not included in the pay scale provided. Salary $100,000-$120,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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