Lead Technician - Long Island City, NY

Lead Technician High-throughput Screening

Location: Long Island City, NY, US

We are seeking a Lead Technician to join our olfactory neuroscience research team to support the development, implementation and acceleration of our cutting-edge receptor-based discovery platforms and to be a central player on the core high-throughput screening lab.  Join us on our journey to enhance automation and usher in a digitalized era in scent technology and aroma innovation. Be a part of our mission to revolutionize the industry with your expertise.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, coordinate, direct, and perform HTS workflows using stand-alone and integrated robotic liquid handler platforms.  
• Implement receptor-driven cell-based assays using both stand-alone and integrated robotic liquid handler platforms.
• Weekly maintenance and monitoring of automation equipment for production screening.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing deviations and identify areas of process improvements.
• Point of contact for vendors to implement software/hardware improvements on existing and new equipment accordingly.
• Interface with the data science team to ensure efficient workstation data management and software upgrade.
• Serve a broad range of R&D project teams to deliver on agreed objectives.

We Bring:

• Opportunities to rapidly contribute to an agile R&D team in a competitive industry
• End-to-end product development exposure from exploring fundamental scientific questions to directly driving business impact
• Rich resources of proprietary CPG knowledge accumulated across global markets that can serve as launching pads for innovative strategies
• A supported space to grow technically as a scientist and more broadly as an industry professional with local and global career growth opportunities
• A culture that prioritizes physical and mental well-being through competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and a commitment to a positive workplace
• The ability for you to shape the products you use every day, including the way they are made, towards goals of sustainability and personal health 

You Bring:

• A BS in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience with industry R&D laboratory automation, or a MS in Biotechnology, Bioengineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience with industry R&D laboratory automation.
• A track record with programing liquid handling robots (HighRes Prime, Hamilton, Tecan, Biomek), developing SOPs, and optimizing automation methods.
• Experience in executing high throughput screening workflows.  A highly competitive candidate will have experience with integrated workstations. 
• Core technical competencies in biotechnology and automation.  Experience with mammalian cell-based assays.  Knowledge in molecular and/or cellular biology.
• Familiarity in data analysis methodologies and data management programs.  Highly competitive candidates will have experience with programming languages (Python, R,. or C#). 
• A proactive mindset for improving workflows and processes with a solution-oriented, result driven, and hands-on approach. 
• Ability to work independently and manage timeline deliverables for multiple small projects (writing/designing workplans, progress reporting, presentation to project teams). 
• Excellent communication skills and proactive in connecting with team members in a cross-disciplinary matrix environment. 

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. This position is also eligible for bonuses and benefits, which are not included in the pay scale provided. Salary $73,900-$105,200.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.