Formulation Scientist - Composition, Particle & Process Design

Job title: Formulation Scientist - Composition, Particle & Process Design

Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

As a Formulation Scientist, you will drive the development of innovative formulations for food, dietary supplement, and oral pharmaceutical applications. You will contribute to ideation, formulation design, and process development, leveraging your expertise in emulsion and powder systems, their underlying physical principles, and characterization.

You have hands-on experience with formulation and particle engineering technologies such as emulsification, spray drying, fluidized bed coating, extrusion, and granulation. Experience in enhancing bioavailability and developing controlled-release systems for targeted delivery of bioactives is highly desirable.

You will be part of a global, cross-functional team and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to translate innovative concepts into robust formulation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development projects for food, dietary supplement, and oral pharmaceutical applications, contributing to cross-functional ideation and innovation activities.

• Apply experimental design and data analysis to optimize formulations and identify key material and process drivers.

• Develop and apply characterization methods to assess formulation and process performance.

• Analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific results through technical reports and presentations.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and scientific approaches, conduct literature and patent landscape searches, and collaborate with IP specialists where required.

• Ensure safe laboratory operations, support continuous improvement of laboratory infrastructure and processes, and train, coach, and guide laboratory staff and technicians.

We bring

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.

• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.

• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

You bring

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology, Food Technology, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field, or MSc with a strong track record in industrial formulation and process development.

• Strong expertise in at least two of the following areas: emulsification, spray drying, fluid bed processing, or extrusion, combined with the ability to transfer scientific principles across processing technologies.

• Deep understanding of the physical principles governing liquid and powder formulation systems, along with experience in characterization techniques and analytical methods, such as particle size or morphology analysis, powder flow, and compaction behavior.

• Strong scientific problem-solving skills with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across disciplines and functions; fluent in English, with German as an asset.

• Knowledge of tableting processes is desirable, while experience in bioavailability enhancement and controlled-release technologies is a strong advantage.

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.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Maria Roman, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([email protected]).

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.

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.