Computational Systems Scientist

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Firmenich is a leading international company with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Our reputation for excellence as a creator and manufacturer of specialty chemicals, flavors and perfumery products is recognized worldwide. From our award-winning fragrances to our irresistible candy ingredients, our team has been combining experience and innovation to perfume and flavor our clients' products for our mutual success. Their passion has not only helped create many of the world's best-selling perfumes, cosmetics, household products and food & beverage selections, it's the major reason for our success as the world's largest private company in our industry.

We currently have an immediate opportunity for a PhD COMPUTATIONAL SYSTEMS SCIENTIST to join the RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DIVISION at our location in NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK.

We are seeking a highly motivated goal-oriented candidate to develop and implement computational methods for analyzing unique biological data in support of Flavor and Fragrance research. The incumbent's main responsibility in this evolving position will be initially to implement our assay management system, data repository and data processes gradually moving towards data analyses and interpretation in support of a larger Project Team that includes cell biologists, chemists, and sensory biologists. Additional duties include guaranteeing data integrity and proper data flow as well as providing analytical data sets for subsequent analyses.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement a new biological assay management system
• Create, maintain and guarantee the integrity of scientific data
• Provide end-user training and technical assistance
• Develop and update custom algorithms and data analysis tools
• Integrate large amounts of historical chemical and human sensory data with biological assay data to determine the suitability for modeling
• Apply various statistical methods to raw data analysis and perform multivariate modeling and analyses, including Cluster, Principle Components Analysis (PCA), and Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA)
• Logical and physical database design and database maintenance

• PhD degree with 3-5 years experience in Computational Biology, Computer Science , or related field with demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets
• Knowledge of Pipeline Pilot, InforSense, KNIME or similar, External Data Loading Tools and any analytical tool such as Matlab
• Programming experience (e.g. Java, C++, Perl, R) and database management (e.g. SQL, Oracle) experience is a must
• Demonstrated ability to combine and analyze complex datasets
• Ability to work Independently and in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to quickly acquire new skills and to craft creative solutions by thinking outside the box
• Good working standards and organizational skills

At Firmenich, we create an environment in which employees are valued, motivated and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster entrepreneurial spirit and imaginative teamwork with freedom to act within our strategic plans. We recruit and develop the best talents, rewarding them accordingly.

We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program that features:

• Generous Paid Time Off!
• Quarterly Bonus Potential!
• Retirement Plans!
• 401(k) with Company Match!
• Low Cost Medical, Dental & Rx & Vision Coverage!
• Tuition Assistance for Employees and Children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Flex/Summer Hours!
• And Many More Employee-Friendly Programs!