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In this role, you will develop robust mass spectrometry and chromatographic methods, identify unknown compounds, and translate complex analytical results into practical solutions through analytical problem-solving and data-driven insights. This role offers broad exposure to diverse products, technologies, and global collaborations.\nYour key responsibilities\nLead and contribute to cross-functional S&R and innovation projects, partnering with life science, biotechnology, process, regulatory, and business teams to address analytical and scientific questions across early-stage research and preclinical studies.\nPlan and execute quantitative and qualitative analytical experiments, including sample preparation, instrument operation, data processing, and method performance assessment using LC-MS, HRMS, GC-MS, and complementary techniques.\nIdentify and characterize unknown compounds, impurities, and degradation products, leveraging high-resolution mass spectrometry and complementary analytical techniques to support scientific understanding and project decision-making.\nDesign, develop, and optimize fit-for-purpose analytical methods to support S&R and preclinical studies, selecting appropriate analytical approaches and adapting methods to evolving project needs.\nInterpret complex analytical data, troubleshoot analytical challenges, and provide scientifically sound recommendations, communicating findings clearly to project partners and translating analytical results into actionable R&D insights.\nDocument analytical work and results accurately and work safely and compliantly, following laboratory procedures, quality standards, and applicable SOPs.\nWe offer\nMeaningful analytical work that supports innovation in health, nutrition, food, beauty, and care.\nAccess to advanced chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, and structural elucidation capabilities.\nCollaboration with multidisciplinary and global scientific experts.\nRecognition for technical impact, initiative, and high-quality delivery.\nOpportunities to grow through diverse products, projects, and analytical challenges.\nAn inclusive environment where curiosity, knowledge sharing, and ownership are valued.\nYou Bring\nM.Sc. with 3+ years of work experience, or a recent PhD in analytical chemistry, natural products chemistry, pharmacognosy, pharmaceutical science, or a related discipline.\nStrong knowledge of chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques, including LC-MS and/or HRMS.\nDemonstrated capability in analytical method development, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting.\nExperience in quantitative and qualitative analysis, as well as unknown compound or impurity identification.\nExperience in metabolite analysis is an advantage.\nHands-on familiarity with complementary techniques such as FTIR, UV, GPC, or NMR is an advantage.\nAnalytical curiosity, data-driven thinking, clear communication, collaboration, and a strong commitment to laboratory safety.\nAbout dsm-firmenich\nAt 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.\nFrom 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.\nAnd 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.\nBecause real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.\nOur application process\nInterested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.\nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement\nAt 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.\nWe’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. 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