DSM

Job title – Senior Scientist / Associate Principal Scientist, Downstream Processing, Ingredient solutions (74599)

Location – Delft, Netherlands

Job model – On site

Are you dynamic, strategic, and passionate about innovation?

We’re hiring an Associate Principal Scientist, Downstream Processing to lead the development and scale-up of fermentation-derived bioactive food ingredients.

Transfer cutting-edge processes to our factories as part of the “Enzyme House” at the Center for Food Innovation. Bring your expertise in solid/liquid separation, membrane filtration, purification, and formulation. Be ready to drive next-generation product development, process scale-ups, and tech transfers. Collaborate with stakeholders and apply business insights to shape impactful projects. Work in a fast-paced, diverse environment where flexibility and problem-solving are essential. Expect regular travel and the chance to apply your skills across global sites. Ready to lead change and make a real impact? Join us and contribute towards innovation.

As Associate Principal Scientist you will join the Enzyme House Process and Formulation development team within dsm-firmenich’s Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) Business Unit. TTH 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, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and optimization of separation, isolation and formulation processes for Enzymes, employing technologies such as filtration and purification to enhance product quality and yield.
• Oversee the scaling up of processes from laboratory to full-scale production, ensuring seamless technology transfer to manufacturing partners while maintaining process integrity and efficiency.
• Work closely with internal teams, including product management, supply chain, and operations, to align product specifications and production methods with commercial objectives. Shape projects and opportunities together with our business partners and translate project goals into concrete and accepted workplans for process and formulation development.
• Predict and analyze process data to identify intellectual property trends and areas for improvement, and prepare detailed technical reports, protocols, and regulatory documents to support decision-making and compliance.
• Provide mentoring to a team of scientists and technicians, offering coaching and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the downstream processing and formulation domain.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges in downstream processing, implementing process optimizations to enhance efficiency, product quality, and scalability.

We bring

• 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.
• Inclusive Community: Join barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. Embrace the strength of diversity.

You Bring

• You hold a PhD degree in Food Technology, (Bio-)Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, or a related field with > 10 years of industrial experience or a Master's degree with >15 years of industrial experience in downstream processing. Experience in the Enzymatic processes or Fermentation derived food ingredients is a pre.
• You have proficiency in theoretical concepts of separation technologies such as membrane filtration, extraction, centrifugation, and purification as well as know how to apply these DSP technologies in commercial applications.
• You have extensive experience in process modeling, development, optimization, and up-scaling, with a focus on bioactive food ingredient production processes, preferably in Enzymes or recombinant processes.
• You have familiarity with product regulatory requirements and experience in preparing and reviewing development reports, technical transfer documents, and standard operating procedures.
• You possess strong leadership abilities and critical thinking, and do not mind challenging the status-quo. You are able to engage stakeholders across organization with business acumen in shaping projects. You guide junior colleagues, share knowledge and results of your work, along with excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Given the international nature of the work, willingness for frequent travel to production site(s) with English proficiency as crucial and French is an advantage.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Julita Straszak, Senior 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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