Scientist, High-throughput Screening Automation - Long Island City, NY

Scientist High-throughput Screening Automation

Location: Long Island City, NY, US

Place of Work: Hybrid

We are seeking a Scientist HTS Automation Engineer to join our Receptor Based Discovery team to drive the implementation and improvement of our cutting-edge receptor screening platforms and to manage the daily operations and data acquisition for the high-throughput lab. Join us on our journey to enhance automation and usher in a digitalized era in scent technology and aroma innovation. Be a part of our mission to revolutionize the industry with your expertise.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, coordinate, direct, and perform HTS workflows using stand-alone and integrated robotic liquid handler platforms.
• Ensure development, optimization, and implementation of automated workflows including data management to deliver on agreed project objectives.
• Manage two lab automation technicians and oversee scheduling of the integrated screening system.
• Interface directly with internal stakeholders to achieve scientific goals, translate requests into efficient and robust automated processes, present and interpret screening data, and collaborate with external stakeholders in multidisciplinary project teams.
• Maintain the integrated automated system and implement software/hardware improvements to existing and new equipment accordingly.
• Investigate and troubleshoot manufacturing deviations and identify and implement process improvements.
• Be an ambassador for lab automation and train colleagues in the automated processes.
• Work together with the manager of the Discovery team to plan out mid- and long-term strategies for developing our people and our capabilities.

This position is eligible for the dsm-firmenich Hybrid Working model, spending 4 days per week in the New York office and the balance of the work week in a home office.

We Bring:

• Opportunities to rapidly contribute to an agile R&D team in a competitive industry
• End-to-end product development exposure from exploring fundamental scientific questions to directly driving business impact
• Rich resources of proprietary CPG knowledge accumulated across global markets that can serve as launching pads for innovative strategies
• A supported space to grow technically as a scientist and more broadly as an industry professional with local and global career growth opportunities
• A culture that prioritizes physical and mental well-being through competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a commitment to a positive workplace
• The ability for you to shape the products you use every day, including the way they are made, towards goals of sustainability and personal health

You Bring:

• A BS in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related field with 6+ years of experience with industry R&D laboratory automation, MS in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Biology or related field with 4+ years of experience with industry R&D laboratory automation, or a PhD in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Chemical Biology, or related field with a minimum 2+ years of experience in industry R&D laboratory automation and screening.
• A track record of developing and optimizing automation processes in the context of high throughput workflows handling chemical libraries, preferably volatile small molecules. Experience in endpoint or kinetic plate-based readouts of different technologies (fluorescence, luminescence, absorbance) is a plus.
• Highly competitive candidates will have strong expertise with a range of liquid handlers (HighRes Prime, Hamilton, Tecan, Biomek), programming methods, scheduling software (Cellario), and/or experience in system integration (HighRes Biosolution, BioSero) demonstrating increase screening efficiency and quality.
• Core technical competencies in chemical biology, biochemistry, and automation. Knowledge in molecular and/or cellular biology and experience with mammalian cell-based assays is a plus.
• Strong expertise in data analysis methodologies and data management programs including but not limited to querying SQL databases and programming in Python, R, or C#. Advantageous experiences include advanced biostatistics, bioinformatics and/or cheminformatics.
• A proactive mindset for improving workflows and processes with a solution-oriented, result driven, and hands-on approach.
• Ability to coordinate multiple on-going projects, excellent communication skills and a proactive initiative in connecting to team members in a cross-disciplinary matrix environment.

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. This position is also eligible for bonuses and benefits, which are not included in the pay scale provided. Salary $97,000-$139,000.

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.

DEI 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.