Savory Associate Application Technologist (Food Technology)

Location: Geneva, Switzerland; hands-on work in laboratories and kitchens

Company

dsm-firmenich develops science- and technology-based solutions across nutrition, health, beauty, flavors, ingredients, and sustainable products.

What you will do

• Coordinate and support flavor application activities across savory projects and innovation launches.
• Develop savory application bases, formulations, and prototype concepts using flavors, ingredients, and related technologies.
• Prepare samples and support sensory tastings, recording recipes, observations, and evaluation data.
• Apply technical knowledge of food systems, formulations, ingredients, and savory processes to troubleshoot projects.
• Coordinate multiple technical projects and collaborate with internal technical partners, sales, and senior technical colleagues.
• Attend global customer meetings, work sessions, and technical discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Approximately 1–3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience supporting savory or flavor applications; savory experience is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated food formulation skills and the ability to troubleshoot formulations with guidance.
• Solid organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to support multiple projects in parallel.
• Fluent English required; French is an asset.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive technical community based in Geneva with access to a broad global network.
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement across businesses, teams, and borders.
• Collaborative, customer-focused environment partnering with established global brands.
• Purpose-driven work contributing to nutrition, health, beauty, and sustainable food solutions.
• Inclusive workplace focused on equal opportunity, belonging, and accessible hiring support.

Hiring process

• Apply online through the career portal by uploading a resume.
• Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted.