Scientist-Process Research Analytics

Position Title: Scientist – Process Research Analytics

Location: Shanghai

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Scientist to join our Process Research Analytics team. This role provides analytical research services that accelerate innovation, enable robust manufacturing, and generate business intelligence through high-quality data and insights. You will partner closely with process chemistry, manufacturing, and cross-functional stakeholders to solve complex problems and drive measurable impact.

This position is part of the Essential Products business (Essco) within Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH). This is one of the two standalone entities to be created from ANH, as part of the divestment to CVC Capital.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end analytical support for process chemistry and development activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality results.
• Identify, evaluate, and translate new scientific ideas into proposals, experiments, and project plans that drive innovation in analytical sciences.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a broad suite of analytical instrumentation (e.g., GC, LC/HPLC, NMR, MS, IR), ensuring instrument readiness and data integrity.
• Develop, optimize, and validate fit-for-purpose analytical methods using spectroscopic (NMR, IR) and chromatographic techniques (HPLC/UPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS) to support process development and manufacturing.
• Document experiments and analytical workflows, interpret results, and communicate insights through clear technical reports, presentations, and data summaries to enable decision-making.
• Contribute analytical sections to regulatory documentation, technical packages, and patent disclosures as needed, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• Work in full compliance with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards, SOPs, and applicable legal and internal requirements.

We offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
• Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring

• M.Sc. (or above) in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in analytical chemistry supporting small-molecule process development and/or manufacturing (method development, validation/verification, and impurity characterization experience preferred).
• Strong expertise in chromatography and spectroscopy, including MS and IR operation and data interpretation; experience with high-resolution MS and MS/MS fragmentation is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan experiments, solve complex analytical problems, and deliver actionable conclusions.
• Strong scientific judgment and problem-solving skills; able to select fit-for-purpose techniques and design robust analytical strategies.
• Collaborative team player who can also work effectively and proactively in a self-directed manner.
• High ownership mindset with a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and scientific rigor.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

About Essential Products Company

EssCo is built on the strong vitamin heritage at the heart of our business. As a focused, stand-alone company, it can be closer to the markets, with dedicated sales and marketing teams clearly positioning the differentiating properties of our leading vitamins, carotenoids and aroma ingredients.

The stand-alone set-up further enables a fit-for-purpose production and supply organization, helping ensure cost competitiveness while maintaining the quality, reliability and sustainability standards our customers value.

Inclusion belong and equal opportunities

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.