Lab / Pilot Plant Technician

Job title – Lab/ Pilot Plant Technician (69511)
Location – Delft, the Netherlands
Job model – On Site

We are looking for a motivated Lab / Pilot Plant Technician.

The Global Cheese Application team supports the development and concept creation of cheese products using ingredients such as bacteria cultures, enzymes, and coatings from dsm-firmenich. As a lab technician, you will work closely with the Cheese application experts, R&D colleagues, and sales colleagues to test, develop, and renew our Cheese portfolio in the Lab and Dairy pilot plant facilities that are available in Delft. Together with the team of cheese technicians, you will be responsible for the hygiene and safety of the Cheese pilot plant, laboratory, and ripening facilities.

Your key responsibilities

• Execution of multiple types of analyses (chemical, rheological) on ingredients and final products;
• Raw material intake to ripening and maintenance of the final products;
• Pilot scale and small-scale production of various types of cheeses;
• Organizing tasting sessions to assess the products;
• Reporting of results, conclusions, and recommendations for further development.

We bring

• You will have the opportunity to join a strong team that is highly engaged to deliver solutions and results for the clients of dsm-firmenich TTH – Ingredients Cheese;
• We offer you the possibility to grow and develop yourself professionally and personally;
• A good Collective Labor Agreement and competitive salary;
• Based on your experience, we will offer you a base salary of € 40,585 to € 57,979 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month) and extra benefits, such as 25 holiday days, a bonus, the option to buy more holiday days with a 6.11% my choice budget, and much more.

You bring

• HBO degree or MBO degree in Food/Dairy science or other relevant Bio Science; Affinity to cheese, food science, and/or microbiology is considered a strong plus;
• Recently graduated with relevant internship experience;
• Strong communication skills, technical proficiency, and highly developed skills working in a multi-disciplinary environment;
• A sense of ownership, delivering results that matter and contribute significantly to our success;
• We are seeking individuals who are not only committed to the present role but are also enthusiastic about continuous self-development and eager to cultivate a successful and fulfilling career with our organization;
• Fluency in English.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.
For further information, please contact Julita Straszak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([email protected]).

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive 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.

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