Lead Specialist Olfactive

Job title: Lead Specialist Olfactive

Location: Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland

As an Olfactive Specialist in our Perfume & Beauty division at dsm-firmenich, based in Satigny (Geneva), you will be part of the Quality Control team, playing a vital role in the release of raw materials and ensuring the conformity of the olfactive profiles of our fragrances. You will also contribute to improving quality processes in production, investigate olfactive quality issues, and develop solutions in collaboration with the QA team. If you’re ready to take on challenges and join a team of olfactive experts, this is your opportunity to shape exceptional quality experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply olfactive procedures and comply with HSE rules.
• Approve or reject incoming raw materials and perform stock controls.
• Participate in fragrance evaluations to ensure olfactive conformity.
• Facilitate and lead investigations related to olfactive non-conformances.
• Take part in and lead continuous improvement projects and initiatives.
• Provide olfactive support to the supply chain, including planning and material procurement, and across the entire dsm-firmenich group.

We Bring

• The opportunity to join an interdisciplinary quality team with state-of-the-art facilities.
• A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products.
• A purpose-driven company where sustainability is core to our strategy.
• Career development opportunities with great chances to learn and grow.
• A strong legacy of breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.
• A culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

You Bring

• MA degree in olfaction or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Laboratory experience in fragrance olfaction or ingredients for fragrances.
• Strong technical understanding of raw materials and procedures (ISO, QHSE, 5S).
• Excellent team player with intellectual curiosity and willingness to explore new challenges.
• Effective communication skills and decision-making within your area of expertise.
• Good computer skills and fluency in French and English.

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.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). For further information, please contact Maria Roman, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (maria.roman@dsm-firmenich.com).

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.