Job title – Lead Technician Food Technology (74336)

Location  – Delft, Netherlands

*Job model * – On site

The Center for Food Innovation is looking for a Lead Technician Food Technology to join the Food Science and Product Development team of Enzyme House.

As a lead technician, you will work closely together with fellow technicians, experts and scientists of the food science and product development team. You perform experiments that support food enzyme development projects for Taste, Texture and Health business segments, such as Cheese, Milk, Baking, Plant-based dairy and Ingredient Processing.

You are a flexible team player that can efficiently and independently execute lab- and automated experiments, analyze results with a critical eye, and report findings to the project team.

dsm-firmenich’s Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) Business Unit brings progress to life by creating what is essential for life, desirable for consumers and more sustainable for the planet. TTH’s Division Ingredient Solutions is a leading global supplier of food enzymes, cultures, taste and health ingredients and other specialties for many of the leading global and local dairy, baking, beverages, and savory food brands. The Center for Food Innovation (CFI) is the dedicated center for Research & Development (R&D) for TTH and is responsible for the development of food ingredients, cost-effective production processes and solutions for our customers.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately plan, prepare, and carry out enzyme biochemistry experiments in an independent fashion, involving for example SDS-PAGE and enzyme activity assays using spectrophotometric or HPLC methods.

• Plan and conduct the experiments based on technical hypotheses, analyze the collected data, and discuss with scientists and fellow lab technicians.

• Present findings, draw conclusions, and recommend subsequent actions.

• Enhance laboratory efficiency by automating workflows.

• Oversee and troubleshoot analytical equipment, ensuring their proper maintenance.

• Prioritize safety in all tasks and activities.

We bring

• Growth Opportunities: This role offers great development opportunities, allowing you to grow within the company and specialize further.

• Sustainability Commitment: Be part of an organization where sustainability isn't just a headline but is embedded in our strategy and processes, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on the world.

• Empowered Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible work environment that empowers you to take ownership of your work, driving accountability and fostering a healthy work-life balance.

• Inspiring Innovation: Join a company with a rich history of groundbreaking scientific innovation and a future brimming with opportunities to collaboratively create with our customers.

• Nurturing Growth: Cultivate your potential in an environment that encourages and supports curiosity, fostering an open mindset for continuous personal and professional development.

• Well-Being Priority: Experience a culture that places safety and well-being at its core, caring for both your physical and mental health.

   

You Bring

• BSc or equivalent experience in (applied) Biochemistry, Biotechnology and/or Food Technology.

• Experience with enzymes and biochemical techniques such as SDS-PAGE, HPLC, spectrophotometric assays and affinity with automated workflows.

• 5 years of working experience in life sciences laboratory, within an R&D and/or innovation environment.

• A can-do attitude, independent work ethic and a preference for high paced projects.

• Flexible, willing to learn several different techniques and collaborate in multiple teams.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and in writing.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Julita Straszak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (julita.straszak@dsm-firmenich.com).

Equal Opportunities Commitment

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.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet.

dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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