Associate Scientist - Chemical & Process Sciences
Location: Port Newark, NJ
Join us as an Associate Scientist, Chemical & Process Sciences, where you'll independently conduct and analyze lab experiments, collaborate on process scale-up, and drive innovation in a safety-focused, growth-oriented environment. Ideal for hands-on chemists passionate about process improvement and teamwork in a sustainable, leading-edge company.
**Your Key Responsibilities:**
+ Plan and design experiments in alignment with supervisor guidance.
+ Set up and operate laboratory equipment-including glassware and high-pressure reactors-largely independently to conduct experimental procedures.
+ Analyze samples using gas chromatography (GC) and wet chemistry analytical techniques.
+ Compile, interpret, and present experimental data to the supervisor.
+ Interact with production personnel (operators, shift leaders) as needed during process industrialization and troubleshooting.
+ Maintain overall laboratory housekeeping, ensuring a safe and organized work environment.
+ Manage timely ordering and proper handling of laboratory supplies.
**We Bring:**
+ A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers;
+ A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset;
+ A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
+ The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
+ An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future;
+ We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs.
**You Bring:**
+ M.S. in Organic Chemistry or a closely related field with at least 1 year of industrial experience, B.S. degree in Chemistry with at least 3-5 years of industrial experience will be considered.
+ Exceptionally qualified new graduates will also be considered.
+ Hands-on experience in synthetic chemistry and separation operations, such as fractional distillation, is required.
+ Curious and open-minded, with excellent communication skills and a team-player spirit
+ Ability to work largely independently, with strong organizational skills, the ability to set priorities, and a results-oriented approach
+ Passion for process improvement and precision
+ Background in industrially relevant organic chemistry
+ Good written and oral presentation skills
+ Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude
The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. This position is also eligible for bonuses and benefits, which are not included in the pay scale provided. Salary $97,000-$139K.
**About dsm-firmenich**
At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations - we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions - every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future.
Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together** .
**The application process**
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English by December 15, 2025.
**Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement**
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work - and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds - no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.
**Agency statement**
We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role