**Job Title: Lead Specialist – GOE CAL** (Experience in Metal & Pesticide Analysis) **Location:** Mumbai, India **Work Type:** On-site At dsm-firmenich we strive to achieve a world where you don’t have to choose between taste, texture, or health - and can enjoy it all. Our innovative ingredients, expertise, and solutions bridge the gap between the delicious, the nutritious, and the sustainable. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your Key Responsibilities** 1. Perform GC-MS and LC-MS analysis of flavors, perfumes, aroma chemicals, and natural products. 2. Manage and maintain lab instruments, SOPs, documentation, and inventories to ensure ISO17025:2017 compliance. 3. Develop and validate analytical methods and contribute to team knowledge sharing. 4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Creation, Application, QA, and regional/global counterparts. 5. Prepare, review, and communicate analytical reports using internal tools and databases. 6. Lead coordination of analytical support from global or external resources and provide subject-matter expertise. **We bring** + A team of diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box. + A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees. + The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth. + A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand. + A caring and supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas. **You Bring** + MSc (+5 years) or PhD (+2 years) in Analytical Chemistry or related fields. + Hands-on experience with GC-MS and LC-MS techniques in commercial/research labs. + Strong skills in mass spectrometry and analytical method development. + Familiarity with ISO17025:2017 and exposure to metal & pesticide analysis. + High level of ownership and drive for results in a cross-functional environment. + Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams. **The application process:** Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact **Shradha Tiwari** , Talent Acquisition Partner **(** **shradha.tiwari@dsm-firmenich.com** **).** **Equal Opportunities Commitment** 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. Dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, 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. **About dsm-firmenich** 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.