Flavor Informatics Scientist - ML/QSAR Discovery

Givaudan; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

High-matching 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading global flavors and fragrances company is seeking a Cheminformatics Scientist in Cincinnati, OH. You will design algorithms for flavor ingredient discovery, develop predictive models, and collaborate with research teams using advanced cheminformatics tools. A PhD or Master’s degree in a related field and substantial programming skills are required. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical coverage and a high-matching 401(k). Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to innovation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with ligand-based modeling and protein modeling.
• Proficiency in an additional programming language following coding best practices.
• Industry familiarity with NLP/LLMs in scientific contexts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cheminformatics algorithms for flavor ingredient discovery.
• Develop and deploy predictive models using machine learning and AI.
• Collaborate with chemistry teams on integrating AI/ML into workflows.

Skills

Data science and statistical analysis skills

Advanced programming skills in Python or R

Expertise in structure-based drug design (SBDD)

Experience with cheminformatics tools (e.g., RDKit, OpenEye)

Education

PhD or Master's degree in Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, Chemistry

Tools

SQL/databases

KNIME

Spotfire

Shiny

Job description

A leading global flavors and fragrances company is seeking a Cheminformatics Scientist in Cincinnati, OH. You will design algorithms for flavor ingredient discovery, develop predictive models, and collaborate with research teams using advanced cheminformatics tools. A PhD or Master’s degree in a related field and substantial programming skills are required. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical coverage and a high-matching 401(k). Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to innovation.