Application Technician (Savory Lab)

DSM; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Savory Lab Technician to innovate and develop savory food applications. In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet customer needs while independently managing laboratory work. This position offers the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that impact billions of lives and to work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. Join a team dedicated to advancing food technology and making a positive difference in the world.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and advancement

Empowerment to make meaningful contributions

Supportive environment for progress

Diversity of exciting projects

Commitment to creating better futures

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in Food/Flavor Product Development.
• Technical education in food formulation or flavors.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative savory food applications.
• Collaborate with flavorists and commercial teams.
• Maintain good laboratory practices and manage supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

As a savory Lab Technician, you will work across a variety of project briefs and support business strategy in the Savory segment. This role will be reporting to the Technical Category Manager Savory.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, and authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop innovative savory food applications.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (mainly flavorists & commercial team) to answer customers’ needs.
• Independently run the application laboratory work and prepare samples for evaluation purposes and submissions to clients.
• Support clients during the product development process and present dsm-firmenich technologies.
• Maintain and apply good laboratory practice / Manage various administrative internal systems/tasks and keep daily records on orders, dispatch, and laboratory work.
• Manage stock of lab supplies & raw material as well as storage of samples prepared and maintain a clean and well-organized laboratory/workplace.
• Maintain a deep knowledge of flavor collection and demonstrate that knowledge during project execution.
• Independently operate standard equipment/procedures to the required level.

We bring

• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and nutritional products.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.

You bring

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related fields.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Food/Flavor Product Development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate cross-functional communication, autonomous, with strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to take initiative.
• Technical education in food formulation or flavors. MENA region is a plus.
• Capable of handling multiple projects in a methodical manner, within short deadlines.

Equal opportunities commitment

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.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history, and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, 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.