Lab Technician Downstream Processing

dsm-firmenich; Delft; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive career development

Inclusive workplace

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Lab Technician for Downstream Processing at our Center for Biotechnology Innovation in Delft. You'll be responsible for designing and conducting experiments that optimize bioprocess development while collaborating closely with experts in a dynamic R&D environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor in (bio)chemical engineering and has up to 5 years of experience. We offer a supportive workplace that prioritizes well-being and career development.

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years experience in downstream bioprocess development.
• Familiarity with laboratory automation.
• Strong sense of accountability and focus on results.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and conduct lab-scale downstream processing experiments.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Optimize process parameters and improve efficiency.

Skills

Hands-on experience in downstream bioprocess development

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaboration in international teams

Data processing and interpretation

Education

Bachelor (HBO) in (bio)chemical engineering or equivalent education

Job description

The dsm-firmenich Center for Biotechnology Innovation in Delft is the primary location for bioproduct development. The Center covers the entire bioprocess development pipeline from idea to commercial scale production, delivering new products for nutrition, health, and beauty using a cutting-edge biotechnical toolbox including sustainable microbial fermentation, product separation, and purification.

At the dsm-firmenich Center for Biotechnology Innovation in Delft, we are looking for a Lab Technician Downstream Processing.

Your key responsibilities

• Design, plan, and conduct lab-scale downstream processing experiments, including filtration, centrifugation, extraction, crystallization, distillation, drying, and formulation.
• Analyze experimental data, prepare comprehensive reports, and apply data-driven approaches to solve equipment and process challenges.
• Optimize process parameters, improve efficiency and product quality, and prepare technical or food-grade samples.
• Work closely with scientists and subject matter experts to design experiments and solve technical challenges.
• Maintain lab operations and equipment in compliance with safety standards.

We offer

• A dynamic R&D environment where you can contribute to impactful innovations in a competitive industry.
• Supportive career development, with opportunities for both vertical and lateral growth.
• A healthy and inclusive workplace, prioritizing physical and mental well-being, along with a competitive benefits package.
• A non-hierarchical organization where multidisciplinary discussions on content are daily practice.
• A supportive environment for growth and idea sharing.

You bring

• A Bachelor (HBO) in (bio)chemical engineering or equivalent education.
• Up to 5 years of hands-on experience in downstream bioprocess development, including handling fermentation broths, designing chemical downstream setups, and data processing and interpretation.
• Familiarity with process development in combination with laboratory automation.
• A strong sense of accountability with an innovator’s instinct and a focus on results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• A collaborative spirit and enjoyment of working in international teams.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.

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 are essential to our future.