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SeniorScientist,AnalyticalChemistry
“Senior Scientist, Analytical Chemistry at Osmo. Skills: GC-MS, Analytical Chemistry, Method Development, Machine Learning. Own end-to-end analytical strategy for GC-MS programs. Define and evolve sample preparation methodologies”
What You'll Achieve.
Power our fragrance discovery engine; Power our machine learning infrastructure; Ensuring data integrity, reproducibility, and compatibility with downstream machine learning workflows; Shaping how analytical data is structured, stored, and leveraged computationally
Industry & Context.
Solve problems beyond the reach of human intuition; Determine methods and procedures for new analytical assignments independently
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Flavor/Fragrance Chemistry, Atmospheric Chemistry, Cosmetic Chemistry, or a related field with 5+ years of post-degree experience, Deep, hands-on expertise in GC-MS method development and validation across both targeted quantitation and untargeted profiling, Familiarity with MassHunter Qual/Quant or comparable analysis platforms, Advanced proficiency in sample preparation techniques for complex matrices, including LLE, SPE, headspace, and SPME, with the ability to design novel approaches for non-standard substrates, Demonstrated experience operating with high autonomy in defining analytical scope, setting timelines, and coordinating others to execute without close supervision, Proven ability to set technical direction for a team or program, including authoring or redesigning SOPs, establishing QC frameworks, or leading analytical platform decisions, Excellent cross-functional communication skills, with a track record of translating complex analytical requirements into actionable plans for non-chemistry stakeholders
Nice to Have
Direct experience in the flavor and/or fragrance industry, particularly with odor-active compound analysis or consumer product characterization, Proficiency in Python or other scripting languages for analytical data processing, pipeline automation, or integration with computational workflows, Experience designing or contributing to analytical data infrastructure that feeds ML models or large-scale compound databases, Familiarity with chemometrics, multivariate data analysis, or other data-science-adjacent analytical approaches, Experience with GC-Olfactometry and Gerstel robotic systems
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end analytical strategy for GC-MS programs
Define and evolve sample preparation methodologies
Maintain and improve high-throughput analytical pipeline
Partner with Platform and ML teams on data structure
Determine methods and procedures for new analytical assignments
Enforce high standards of scientific rigor
Mentor and technically develop junior scientists
and audit analytical protocols
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner deeply with the Platform and ML teams; Coordinating execution across team members and collaborating functions; Collaborating functions as needed; Hold teammates and colleagues to high standards; Elevating the team’s overall analytical capability; External-facing collaborator for analytical chemistry questions; Translating complex analytical requirements into actionable plans for non-chemistry stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent cross-functional communication skills; Translating complex analytical requirements into actionable plans for non-chemistry stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Setting timelines, Coordinating others to execute
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