Intern Analytical Sciences
Intern - Analytical Sciences
Shanghai Minhang, China
As an intern in the Analytical Sciences team of our Science & Research organization, you will contribute to world-leading innovations in nutrition, health, and beauty by leveraging advanced analytical techniques and innovative analytics methods. You will join an impact-driven team where your research curiosity, innovation capability, and professional development are highly valued.
Your key responsibilities
• Prepare compound and sample solutions as required.
• Trained by technical staff on sample preparation, GC-MS, and GC-O analysis and then be able to conduct the work independently.
• Write lab notes to document the experimental details.
• Strictly comply with SHE rules, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
We bring
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunities for growth for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
You bring
• Knowledge and experience in analytical chemistry. Position is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Basic wet lab skills (sample weighing, solution preparation, etc.) are a must. Candidates with experience in using GC-MS are preferred.
• Good documentation and communication skills.
• A curious approach to problem-solving. A sense of ownership. And a spirit of teamwork.
• Commitment to a full-time internship for more than three months.
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.
Inclusion, belonging 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.