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Lead Technician Food Technology
Enzymatic Assays, R&D, Food-grade Environment
Job
CLS Services is a leading professional recruitment agency, specialised in the recruitment and career coaching of people with a background in chemistry & life sciences.For our client dsm-firmenich we are searching for a Lead Technician Food Technology.
Keywords
- Food Technology
- Enzymatic Assays
- R&D Laboratory
- Food-grade Environment
- Process Optimization
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You will work closely with scientists, technicians, and specialists from different disciplines such as analytics, fermentation, and sensory science. As a lead technician you play a central role in laboratory operations, executing experiments independently while also ensuring that the laboratory environment operates efficiently, safely, and according to food-grade standards.
You thrive in a dynamic R&D environment where experimentation, data interpretation, and continuous improvement are key. Your technical expertise and proactive mindset allow you to contribute to innovative projects and support strategic development programs within the Taste, Texture & Health business unit.
Responsibilities:
- In this role you independently plan, prepare, and execute laboratory experiments related to food ingredient development. These include enzymatic incubations, extractions, rheological measurements, and the preparation of food-grade samples for sensory evaluation.
- You design experiments based on technical hypotheses, analyse experimental data, and present findings to scientists and project teams. Based on your results you draw conclusions and propose next steps to support ongoing research projects.
- Additionally, you contribute to improving laboratory efficiency by implementing automated workflows, digital tools, and data-driven approaches where possible. As laboratory lead technician you also ensure that the lab environment remains compliant with food-grade standards, manage equipment performance and maintenance, and troubleshoot technical issues when required.
- Safety is a key priority in your daily work. You ensure that laboratory activities comply with internal safety procedures and that safe working practices are consistently followed.
Profile
The ideal candidate holds a BSc degree in Food Technology, (Applied) Biochemistry, Biotechnology or another relevant Life Sciences discipline. You bring more than 5 years of laboratory experience, preferably within an R&D environment related to food ingredients or food processing.You have hands-on experience with enzymatic incubations and are familiar with working with different substrates such as carbohydrates and proteins. Experience within a food-grade laboratory environment is strongly preferred.
You are a technically skilled and flexible professional who enjoys working across multiple projects and experimental techniques. You combine a proactive “can-do” attitude with strong organisational skills and are comfortable managing shifting priorities.
Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are essential for collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
Company profile
dsm-firmenich is a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty. The company develops innovative ingredients, flavours, fragrances, and nutritional solutions that improve the quality of life for people around the world.
Within the Taste, Texture & Health business unit, the Center for Food Innovation (CFI) plays a key role in developing new food ingredients, sustainable solutions, and cost-efficient production processes. With a strong focus on innovation and collaboration, dsm-firmenich continues to drive progress in food technology and sustainable nutrition.
