Lead Technician

Job description

Job title – Lead Technician Location – Delft, The Netherlands: Join dsm-firmenich’s Center for Food Innovation and help shape the future of savory and plant-based ingredients. As a Lead Technician in Food Technology, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to develop next-generation yeast extracts and other food ingredients supporting our Taste Texture and Health business . If you enjoy hands-on experimentation, turning insights into innovation, and working in a dynamic R&D environment where curiosity and teamwork drive real impact, this opportunity is for you. Your key responsibilities: - Independently plan, prepare, and execute lab experiments—ranging from enzymatic incubations and extractions to rheological measurements and the preparation of food-grade samples for tasting—using biochemical assays when needed. - Design experiments based on technical hypotheses, analyze the resulting data, and engage in meaningful discussions with scientists and fellow lab technicians. - Present findings with clarity, draw conclusions, and propose next steps to move the work forward. - Embrace automated workflows and explore the potential of AI to enhance experimentation and data analys...