Associate Scientist, Microbiome & Hygiene - San Diego, CA

dsm-firmenich

San Diego, CA, United States
Full-time
Posted June 15, 2026

Job Description

**Associate Scientist, Microbiome & Hygiene – San Diego, CA**

**Location: San Diego, CA, US**

We’re looking for a highly motivated Associate Scientist with expertise in microbiome research (human or environmental preferred) to join our Microbiome & Hygiene team. In this role, you’ll help advance our understanding of the microbiome and contribute to innovative solutions across health, hygiene, and beauty applications.

**Your Key Responsibilities:**

+ Contribute to research projects focused on understanding microbiome structure and function relevant to human health, hygiene, and beauty applications
+ Design and execute in vitro and laboratory-based microbiology experiments under the guidance of senior scientists
+ Support development, optimization, and execution of microbiome assays, including microbial culture, cell-based assays, and molecular biology methods
+ Generate, analyze, and summarize experimental data to support mechanistic understa...