R&D Project Administrator
Location : Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
On site


Join Our R&D Operations Team!
We’re looking for a flexible R&D Operations Project Administrator to support our Research & Development Operations team. If you are adaptable, fluent in German, enjoy variety, have a strong customer focus, and are comfortable with digital tools, this is your chance to make a difference. You will take on diverse tasks, optimize existing work processes in R&D and act as a bridge between Research and various internal partners such as Procurement, Safety Health & Environment and Site Management to bring innovation forward. With your communication skills and team spirit, you will help us explore new possibilities. Let’s work together on efficient and pragmatic solutions!


At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.


Your key responsibilities:

• Assist with general administrative tasks (oversee R&D contracts, orders and services, organize meetings, events, visits, courses, publish internal reports, announcements, etc).
• Contribute to the R&D Innovation Supply chain: Order chemicals, lab & office supplies, instruments; support insurance of central laboratory consumable storage to be adequately stocked with recurrent items.
• Organize and schedule basic laboratory instrument and infrastructure maintenance, ensure adequate documentation.
• Facilitate communication around Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) matters of global relevance for laboratories as well as support implementing local SHE systems and procedures.
• Provide ICT (Information & Communication technology) support to the R&D Innovation teams to enable a smooth flow of information across the community.
• Support local sample management within R&D Innovation and liaise with external service providers (contracts, sample coordination, communication, logistics).

We bring:

• A chance to work alongside experts in health, nutrition, and beauty, driving real progress.
• A possibility to support innovation by creating the bridge between research and many stakeholders like Procurement, Site Management or Safety Health & Environment.
• Recognition and appreciation for your continued efforts and achievements.
• A commitment to creating better futures for customers, communities, and the planet.
• A supportive environment where you can contribute to meaningful change and feel empowered in your role.
• A culture that values responsibility and sustainable solutions.

You bring:

• Deep understanding of practical aspects of working in research laboratories and offices.
• Fluent in German, good command of English. Working knowledge of French is an asset. A problem solving mindset, looking for practical solutions, proactivity, attention to details, drive to challenge status quo, absolute customer focus.
• A commitment to teamwork, fostering collaboration and deep understanding of self as the role is within a very dynamic environment with many stakeholders, where setting priorities and understanding respective roles and responsibilities are crucial.
• A dedication to inclusivity, promoting unified team dynamics where everyone can thrive and ability to lead by example while you bring inspiration and open-mindedness, encouraging exploration and new possibilities for growth.
• Digital savviness and a high motivation to contribute to the continuous improvement of our internal work processes and communication tools.

The application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal. In case of questions, you can reach out to Pauline Tschirhart, Sr. Talent Acquisition Business Partner, pauline.tschirhart@dsm-firmenich.com


dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.


As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.


Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.


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