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Senior Scientist (f/m/d)

Geplaatst 24 jun. 2026
Delen:
Werkervaring
5 tot 10 jaar
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Functie
Opleidingsniveau
Taalvereiste
Engels (Vloeiend)
Deadline
19 december 2026

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Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled data scientist specialized in Performance Modeling, Graphs, Formulation and AI to work in the Data Science team across a portfolio of Innovation projects, in the areas of food, perfumery, beauty and health. The candidate would join dsm-firmenich's Data Science team within Science and Research.

Your key responsibilities:

  • Machine-learning modelling with graph data science: production Neo4j Cypher queries, traversal logic, GraphRAG, knowledge graphs, property graph data models and embedding vectors.
  • ML modelling on tabular data: feature engineering, cross-validation design, model selection, interpretability, especially multivariate statistical analysis interpretation and communication of results.
  • Building, validating, and maintaining predictive performance models in all business units, based on data from a variety of sources that would come from our business units.
  • Agentic AI tooling: Azure, Bedrock, artifact generation, storage and processing, and unit testing of these. LLM tooling, prompt engineering, tool/function calling, structured output design.
  • Production quality code in Python, pandas, polars, numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, FastAPI, git, and working with CI/CD pipelines is non-negotiable. Comfortable moving between exploratory scripts and production code, co-coding, reviewing human and agent-generated PRs.
  • Scientific communication: able to translate model outputs into decision-relevant language for non-technical stakeholders. Identify and communicate opportunities for commercialization of research outcomes and collaborate with business units to realize these opportunities.

We offer:

  • Opportunity to join a dynamic and thriving team applying ML and other modeling techniques to chemistry, perfumery, tastes and health.
  • Highly motivated, professional and committed multicultural and interdisciplinary team.
  • Opportunity to put your scientific skills into practice with innovations in health, nutrition and beauty.
  • Grow and develop your skills through our in-house training courses.
  • A commitment to science-based innovations with 2000 scientists and 700 mln annual S&R investments.

You bring:

  • Ph.D., master’s degree or similar experience in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Structural Biology, Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of additional academic or industrial work experience in the chemical industry, bio- and cheminformatics or formulation space.
  • Demonstrated experience working in high-performance teams, fostering collaboration, and guiding technical work to successful outcomes.
  • Record of accomplishments demonstrating high drive and keen entrepreneurial innovation and ability to provide insights based on data analysis to inform business decisions.

About dsm-firmenich

dsm-firmenich's Data Science team sits within Science and Research and works across innovation projects in food, perfumery, beauty and health.

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.

With continuous learning, a supportive culture and the freedom to move across businesses, teams and borders, your voice and ideas matter here.

Go beyond what you thought possible
Ready to turn what if into what’s next? At dsm-firmenich, we innovate at the intersection of health, nutrition, and beauty using science and creativity to improve lives and protect the planet.
You’ll find us in your daily life: supplements tailored to you, plant-based foods you crave, scents that lift your mood. If it helps people live well and choose better, we’re probably behind it.
So, if you’re ready to shape what’s next, let’s go beyond together.

Industrie
Maastricht
Actief in 60 landen
1.550 medewerkers
50% mannen - 50% vrouwen
Gemiddeld 40 jaar oud