Associate Scientist / Scientist, Oral Care, Perfumery & Beauty - Princeton, NJ

Associate Scientist / Scientist, Oral Care, Perfumery & Beauty - Princeton, NJ

Location : Princeton, NJ, US

Are you a passionate Scientist with a drive to innovate and transform the future of oral health?

We're looking for a visionary Scientist to join our Oral Care Innovation Team in Princeton, NJ. As Scientist, Oral Care, you'll lead a cross-functional team and take cutting-edge oral care technologies from concept to commercialization. If you thrive in scientific discovery and excel in technical program management, this role offers the perfect blend of challenge and impact.

Join us in shaping the next generation of oral care solutions-where your expertise will directly influence healthier smiles around the world.

Your Key Responsibilities :

• Drive the development of novel oral care technologies, through discovery, assessment, validation and commercialization
• Manage the development process by leading a cross-functional team
• Design and implement innovative, patentable and cost-effective solutions to solve technical problems
• Work closely with Sensory and Consumer Insights to validate new technologies
• Establish and maintain internal and external partnerships for open innovation and new technology access
• Manage the oral care application laboratory

We Bring :

You Bring :

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. Salary $98,000-$120,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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 via our career portal by November 6, 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.