Senior Technician Enzymes

Job

CLS Services is a leading professional recruitment agency specialised in chemistry & life sciences.
For our client dsm-firmenich we are searching for a Senior Technician Enzymes.

Keywords

• BSc. / HLO
• Enzyme Biochemistry
• Biochemical Assays
• Food Biotechnology
• Laboratory Automation

The Center for Food Innovation is seeking a Senior Technician Enzymes to join the Food Science and Product Development team at Enzyme House. In this role, you will collaborate closely with fellow technicians, experts, and scientists to support food enzyme development projects across various Taste, Texture and Health business segments, including Cheese, Milk, Baking, Plant-based Dairy, and Ingredient Processing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently plan, prepare, and execute enzyme biochemistry experiments, such as SDS-PAGE and enzyme activity assays using spectrophotometric or HPLC methods.
• Design experiments based on technical hypotheses, analyze data, and discuss findings with scientists and colleagues.
• Present results, draw conclusions, and recommend subsequent actions.
• Enhance laboratory efficiency by automating workflows.
• Oversee and troubleshoot analytical equipment, ensuring proper maintenance.
• Prioritize safety in all tasks and activities.

Profile

We are seeking a candidate with a BSc. / HLO degree in (applied) Biochemistry or Biotechnology, with at least 5 years of experience as a technician in an R&D laboratory. The ideal candidate has experience working with enzymes and is proficient in biochemical techniques such as SDS-PAGE, HPLC, and spectrophotometric assays. Affinity with automation is a plus. A proactive mindset, efficiency in work planning, flexibility, eagerness to learn new techniques, and strong teamwork skills are essential. Fluency in both Dutch and English is required.

Benefits

Salary 50.000- 60.000 euro and good secondary employment conditions.
No VISA sponsoring

Company profile

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dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. They bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable.

From their master perfumers and flavorists to their expert nutritionists and scientists, their trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise.
With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, they are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.

dsm-firmenich is a leading global supplier of food enzymes, cultures, taste and health ingredients and other specialties for the many of the leading global and local dairy, baking, beverages and savory food brands. Over 400 scientists are committed each day to find new science-based innovations, building on more than a hundred years’ experience in enzyme and fermentation technology. Their people are driven by optimism – a belief that through innovations in food technology, solutions are possible and actionable and many of their customers involve them closely in their product development and production process to help them solve challenges by combining the possibilities of science with their dedication and application knowledge.
dsm-firmenich Biotechnology Center (DBC) in Delft is the primary location for biotechnological Research and Development for the innovation-driven company dsm-firmenich. DBC uses bright science to create better living ® through the development of new and improved products for dsm-firmenich.

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Contact

Interested? Send us a detailed curriculum vitae, accompanied by an application letter indicating your motivation. Please use our online application form. (See URL) (Vacancy number A2500017)