**Job Title: Asistant FDM** **City/Country: Istanbul (Vadi Istanbul Office),Turkey** **Job Model: Hybrid** Does the prospect of working in a fragrance development environment excite you? Would you enjoy an Assistant FDM position that's focused on identifying opportunities to grow the business? At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities:** + Gain expertise in olfaction, fragrance evaluation, and collection building. + Understand market leaders, trends, and client needs. + Master technical skills, including creation tools, sustainability, and regulations. + Manage projects, collaborate with teams, and contribute to strategic planning. + Pass evaluations and final assessment while building a perfumery library. + Develop proactive collections and conduct olfactory analysis of new launches. **We Bring:** + A 2-year FDM Trainee Program with category rotations under expert mentors. + Training from industry professionals, including Perfumers and senior FDMs. + A structured curriculum covering olfactive expertise and technical skills. + Opportunities to contribute to sustainability and innovation projects. + Career progression to FDM upon successful program completion. + A collaborative and skilled community focused on excellence in perfumery. **You bring** + Relevant university degree in chemistry, olfaction, or related fields with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience. + Fluent in professional English with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint). + Strong olfactive knowledge, including iconic & archetype fragrances and raw materials. + Creative and analytical thinking with a passion for fragrance development. + Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. + Deep interest and enthusiasm for fragrances and raw materials. 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, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.