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Koninklijke DSM N.V.

Scientist-Plainsboro, NJ.

Koninklijke DSM N.V., Plainsboro, New Jersey, United States,


Scientist - Plainsboro, NJ

Scientist/Lab LeadPlainsboro, NJ, USOn-siteInterested in a role which develops novel and sustainable technologies and integrated solutions to positively impact consumers worldwide? This position in our Formulation & Materials Science team within the global Science & Research organization at DSM-Firmenich is for a technical expert eager to establish and strengthen scientific capabilities within a dynamic interdisciplinary innovation team which discovers, develops, and deploys high-performance formulations, technologies, solutions and digital tools to stabilize and deliver actives, nutrients, flavors, fragrances to consumers at critical touchpoints. You will be responsible for systematically developing and optimizing solutions and liquid delivery systems in collaboration with innovators leveraging strong fundamentals spanning the disciplines of colloid science, soft matter physics, physical chemistry, interfacial science, food science engineering, supramolecular chemistry, materials science and chemical engineering.Your key responsibilitiesPropose, lead and conduct interdisciplinary research projects to develop, characterize and optimize novel, sustainable and performing solutions for flavor, fragrance and actives delivery in liquid formats and consumer products.Formulate and develop robust creation guidelines for stable emulsions, solutions and liquid delivery systems to enable commercialization of superior application-friendly technologies, for example in beverage or personal care applications.Serve as the lead technical expert and resource within our local Formulation & Materials Science S&R team, crosslink with peers and collaborators throughout the global F&MS team and innovation community and support internal clients and stakeholders through formalized knowledge transfers.Efficiently advance scientific program progress, communicate on scientific findings and secure Intellectual Property for the team through presentations, reports, patent applications and scientific publication in peer-reviewed literature.Supervise, mentor and develop research chemists.Evaluate, recommend and promote successful solutions and technologies from conception to commercialization.You bringPhD in Chemistry, Colloid Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Food Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, coupled with hands-on R&D laboratory experience. Industry formulation experience is a plus!Mastery in solubilization, emulsification, formulation, and colloid chemistry, including proficiency with all relevant colloidal characterization techniques and instruments. Experience with emulsions, nanoemulsions, microemulsions, and innovative thermodynamically stable emulsion formulations for synthetic and natural ingredients and complex multicomponent systems.Exceptional motivation and project management skills, with a strong ability to work harmoniously within a multidisciplinary global team, fostering collaboration and respecting diverse perspectives.Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential.dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

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