Intern in Organic Synthesis in Fragrance Industry

dsm-firmenich

genf, genf, Switzerland
Full-time
Posted June 12, 2026

Job Description

Intern in Organic Synthesis in Fragrance Industry

Work Location: Meyrin or La Plaine, Geneva, Switzerland

Internship: 6 months, starting September 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Work in the industrial chemical lab.
  • Monitor processes, analyze reaction intermediates and products using GC, HPLC, NMR.
  • Isolate and purify intermediates and final products via extraction, distillation, crystallization, and chromatography.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and set up new facilities.
  • Record detailed experimental data in an electronic laboratory notebook.
  • Follow SHE rules and good laboratory practices.

Profile / Requirements

  • Student majoring in Master of Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
  • Good knowledge of organic chemistry and synthesis.
  • Basic knowledge of analytical tools (NMR, MS, GC) and interpretation for structure elucidation.
  • Capable of working under direct ...