R&D Scientist, Organic Chemistry

R&D Scientist, Organic Chemistry

R&D Scientist, Organic Chemistry

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Key Responsibilities:

• Synthesize advanced building blocks and/or new ingredients for Fragrance creations from renewable carbon sources.




• Implement innovative chemistry methodologies, with a focus on homogenous catalysis.




• Apply chemo-informatic and machine-learning tools to establish structure-odour relationships.




• Follow scientific and patent literature.




• Meet high environmental and safety standards.




• Develop and manage a team of laboratory technicians.

We value:

• Fluent in Egnlish, proficiency in French is a plus.




• PhD in Chemistry with practical experiences in synthetic organic chemistry, including a strong background in homogenous catalysis. Experience in photoredox chemistry and programming (Python) is a plus.




• At least one year of post-doctoral experience in organic chemistry or relevant working experience in a realated field.




• Passion for chemical innovation.




• Capacity to work independently and to efficiently convert ideas into molecules.




• Curious, open-minded with excellent communication skills and team-player spirit.
  
  

We offer:

• Join a highly socially and environmentally responsible company




• Become part of a diverse and highly innovative R&D team




• Lead organic chemistry programs within global interdisciplinary research teams.




• Work at the forefront of biomass valorization towards producing sustainable ingredients




• Work in continuous dialogue with colleagues in perfumery and process chemistry




• Be involved in an R&D team working on new and innovative technologies & chemical processes