Senior Specialist Fermentation

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Fermentation expert or technician to strengthen the Fermentation department, which is a part of the Science & Research Biotech Hørsholm site in Denmark. The department has a state-of-the-art fermentation S&R facility with fermenters ranging from 100mL to 20L in size and the team is responsible for the end-to-end development of fermentation processes including strain screening and selection, process development and optimization, upscaling and downscaling, technology transfer and ongoing production support. These activities ensure that our products are innovative and can be produced in a sustainable and cost-competitive manner.

Are you excited by innovation and new developments in human nutrition & health and do you want to be part of a team with exciting challenges? Then this might be the opportunity you are looking for!

• Operation of the AMBR250 automated fermenter system, as well as conventional 2 Liter benchtop fermenters and 20 Liter in situ autoclavable bioreactors.
• Daily tasks such as inoculum preparation, medium preparation, sterilization, sampling, sample preparation and analysis, process monitoring and control, maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
• Planning, execution, data analysis and reporting of fermentation experiments and presentation of results within the R&D organization.
• Batch documentation and data handling according to current best practice.
• Using and developing recipe control of the Sartorius platform MFCS/win and the AMBR computer control system.
• Ad hoc tasks such as preparation of cell banks, shake flask tests, contamination testing, microtiter cultivations.
• Regular review and continuous improvement of our methods, experimental set-up and workflows within and between the different R&D groups.
• Operation according to current quality, environmental, occupational health and safety procedures and instructions.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate holds a MSc/BSc degree within biotechnology, biochemical engineering or a related field and has experience with microbial fermentations. Alternatively, you are a trained laboratory technician with several years of relevant industrial experience.
• You are familiar with aseptic work and have experience working with microbial cultures in a modern laboratory.
• You speak and write English fluently.                             
• It is an advantage if you have experience with the operation of advanced laboratory fermentation systems and have skills in monitoring, control and analysis of microbial fermentations.

Soft Skills and Mindset:

• You are enthusiastic about your work, well-organized and have a strong quality mind-set.
• You have a problem-solving mindset, can do attitude, and are willing to learn to use and program advanced technical equipment.
• You thrive with and take pride in hands-on laboratory work and good documentation practice.
• You are self-motivated and interact well in a highly skilled and collaborative R&D team that operate within a global scientific community.   

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

For further information, please contact Mimi Phommachak (Recruiter) at mimi.phommachak@dsm-firmenich.com

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.