## Grain Processing Applications TechnologistApply: On-site: Leiden, Netherlands: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (27 days left to apply): R22572**Job Summary**Are you passionate about solving real customer challenges through laboratory experimentation and fermentation technology?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.**Health & Biosciences:** Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.The role is based in **Leiden, Netherlands (onsite role)**. Be part of a customer-focused, innovative, and collaborative team where together we help grain processing customers improve efficiency, sustainability, and performance. Your potential is our inspiration. **Where You'll Make a Difference** * Design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments to address customer questions related to grain processing and fermentation processes.* Simulate industrial starch processing and bioethanol production processes in the laboratory to evaluate enzyme performance.* Perform analytical testing and data analysis, including HPLC analysis, to generate reliable and actionable results.* Develop technical recommendations that help customers optimize fermentation yields, process efficiency, and product performance.* Collaborate closely with Sales, Technical Service, Marketing, and R&D teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.* Support new product development projects by generating high-quality experimental data and technical insights.* Prepare technical reports, presentations, and summaries that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.* Provide support during customer visits, product introductions, troubleshooting activities, and plant trials.* Contribute to the development and improvement of laboratory methods, capabilities, and application technologies. **What Makes You the Right Fit** * Bachelor’s degree (BSc) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.* Hands-on laboratory experience, preferably within fermentation, biotechnology, food processing, enzyme applications, or industrial processes.* Experience with **HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)** and other analytical laboratory techniques.* Strong capability to analyze experimental results and translate data into practical recommendations.* Knowledge of biochemistry, fermentation processes, and industrial applications of enzymes.* Excellent problem-solving skills and a structured approach to scientific investigations.* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.* Proactive, self-driven, and eager to learn in a dynamic business environment.* Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal. **How Would You Stand Out?** * Experience within grain processing, starch conversion, brewing, bioethanol, or related industrial fermentation industries.* Familiarity with process modeling tools and data-driven process optimization.* Experience supporting customer projects, plant trials, or technical service activities. **Why Choose Us?** * Work on customer-driven projects that have a direct impact on industrial manufacturing processes.* Join a global leader in biosciences, enzymes, and sustainable innovation.* Collaborate with experienced scientists, technologists, and commercial teams across EMEA.* Access continuous learning and professional development opportunities.* Be part of an inclusive and supportive international work environment.* Contribute to solutions that help customers improve efficiency and sustainability.