Job ID:  74067
Date:  Feb 17, 2025
Company Facility
Job function:  Quality, SHE & Security
Experience level:  Experienced Hire
Business:  HNC Innovation, R&D and Regulatory

Lead Technician (f/m/d)

We are looking for a motivated technician who would like to join a passionate, talented and diverse team. We are seeking someone who likes to apply his/her knowledge on various analytical tasks and requests around application samples from health, nutrition and beauty projects.

 

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.

 

Your key responsibilities:

  • Independently plan, prioritize and execute qualitative and quantitative analysis of vitamins and other bioactives for health, nutrition and beauty application samples.

  • Adapt analytical extraction and LC methods by your own or with the help of the scientist

  • Deliver high-quality and rigorous analytical results in a fast-evolving research environment.

  • Manage samples storage and maintain clean and well-organized laboratory/workplace, including the maintenance of the instruments.

  • Maintain appropriate documentation, write SOPs and contribute to scientific reports.

  • Actively contribute to the global safety, health and environment protection in the team and beyond.

 

We bring:

  • Being part of an interdisciplinary team of industry-leading scientists with state-of-the-art equipped analytical facility.

  • Diversity of exciting projects related to health, beauty and care, working in close collaboration with experts from other domains (e.g. Formulation, Chemistry, Regulatory, Quality, Toxicology).

  • Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

  • Possibility to further develop technical knowledge on different analytical domains.

  • Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.

  • A highly motivated and knowledgeable team

 

You bring:

  • Apprenticeship (EFZ or CFC) as an analytical laboratory technician (additional work experience is a huge plus) or Bachelor’s degree with min. 3-5 years of experience.

  • Hands-on experience in quantitative analysis of ingredients in either food, pharma, cosmetic formulations and applications, using LC and LCMS. Additional knowledge of physical characterization techniques is a plus.

  • Sound knowledge of CDS, LIMS and Office software.

  • Highly motivated, solution-oriented, well-organized and collaborative personality. Can scope well with spontaneity and adaption of priorities.

  • Excellent team spirit, communication, and organization skills.

  • Fluent in English or good English knowledge with fluency in German.

 

The application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our career portal.

 

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: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us. 

 

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our 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. 

 

About dsm-firmenich:

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.  

www.dsm-firmenich.com 

 

Agency statement:

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.