Scientist, Organic Chemistry - San Diego, CA at DSM

Department: Research & Development

Compensation

$97,000 – $139,000/yr

Setup: On-site
Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full-time
Level: entry
Posted: Aug 27, 2026

Description

DSM-Firmenich is hiring a Scientist, Organic Chemistry in San Diego, California, to design and synthesize small molecules for receptor-driven discovery of bioactive ingredients and their industrial applications. The role collaborates with biology, computational science, AI, machine learning, and clinical research organizations; requires synthetic and analytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, lead optimization, and molecular modeling skills; and offers a salary of $97,000-$139,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Required Skills

Organic chemistry
Medicinal chemistry
Synthetic chemistry
Analytical chemistry
Lead optimization
Molecular modeling
Computer-aided discovery

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Post-PhD experience or equivalent in organic or medicinal chemistry
Required Previous Experiences: 0-3 years of post-PhD experience in organic or medicinal chemistry in an academic, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical environment
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to design and implement multi-step synthesis and characterize complex molecules
Familiarity with modern medicinal chemistry and lead optimization
Familiarity with molecular modeling and computational tools
Strong collaboration, communication, and impact orientation
Ability to innovate in a multidisciplinary environment