We are looking for a highly driven and motivated: **PostDoc Analytical Sciences “Future of Quantification”** **(18 months)** 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. 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.  As the successful candidate, you will join the Science & Research community, in the Analytical Sciences Switzerland department in Kaiseraugst as post-doctoral researcher and contribute to the development of our applied scientific capabilities. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Enhance laboratory throughput by innovative methods** : Significantly boost the laboratories’ throughput and sustainability footprint by developing innovative approaches and methods for the characterization and quantification of small organic compounds in new and existing products. Products may include formulated actives, premixes, supplements, food or beauty and care applications from our Business units. + **Develop fast assays** : Explore and evaluate new analytical concepts for fast (point-of-need) assays for key ingredients to support our business growth. + **Strategic experimentation** : Plan, prioritize, and execute experiments creating insights to build robust knowledge and to address future business questions, in alignment with your line manager. + **Collaborate on innovation projects:** Participate in cross-functional and cross-site multidisciplinary innovation projects. + **External expertise** : Propose and establish relationships with external experts **We bring:** + Diverse exciting scientific challenges related to health, beauty and care. + Access to state-of-the-art lab facilities, analytical equipment and experts. + Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change. + Possibility to further develop technical knowledge on different analytical domains. + Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions. + Role may evolve depending on skills and interests of successful candidate. **You Bring:** + PhD in analytical chemistry or relevant related field, with broad analytical expertise, interest in exploring new scientific opportunities and conducting hands-on research. + Strong background in LC-(HR)-MS; expertise of GC-MS, CE, ELISA, electrochemistry or optical spectroscopy would be an advantage. + Sound knowledge of different software and data processing technologies, experience in AI, data modelling and lab automation would be a plus. + Creativity and open-mindedness to solve complex analytical problems, working in close collaboration with experts from other domains (e.g., Formulation and Chemistry). + Excellent team spirit and communication skills, organization and networking capacity. + Fluent in English, good knowledge of German or wish to learn is considered a plus. **The application process:** Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume (English) via our career portal. **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.** **www.dsm-firmenich.com**