Senior Technician Food Technology dsm-firmenich Delft

Earn up to €23.65 per hour as a Senior Technician in Food Technology! Work in an innovative environment with cutting-edge labs and a strong focus on sustainability, diversity, and collaboration. Join a forward-thinking team at the Center for Food Innovation where your work directly impacts global food brands. Curious? Read on and apply today!

Employment agency Manpower is looking for a Senior Technician Food Technology for dsm-firmenich in Delft.

As a Senior Technician Food Technology, you will be working on the following tasks:

• Independently plan, execute and analyze enzyme biochemistry experiments
• Perform enzyme activity assays and enzyme incubations in food matrices
• Execute automated workflows using robotic systems for liquid and solid handling
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, discuss with team members, and report findings
• Improve lab workflows and efficiency through automation
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical equipment
• Ensure all work complies with strict safety standards

What’s in it for you

• Gross salary of €17.24 to €23.65 per hour
• Travel cost reimbursement according to collective labor agreement
• Full-time position of 40 hours per week
• Long-term role with the possibility of extension
• Temporary contract via Manpower
• Pension accrual through Manpower 
• Free access to Manpower Academy, offering over 200 online courses to support your growth

The client is part of dsm-firmenich’s Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) Business Unit, a global leader in developing food enzymes, cultures, and taste and health ingredients that are essential for life and drive progress.


Working hours
You will work from Monday to Friday during regular office hours.

• At least a BSc degree or equivalent experience in (Applied) Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or Food Technology
• Experience working with enzymes and an interest in small-scale food application testing
• Experience with automated workflows such as liquid handlers is a plus; at least a strong motivation to quickly learn and execute automated lab workflows is essential
• At least 3 years of laboratory work experience in life sciences, preferably within R&D and/or innovation environments
• A proactive, hands-on mindset, the ability to work independently, and a preference for working on fast-paced projects
• Flexibility, a willingness to learn various techniques, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Do you meet the job requirements and are you interested in this position? Apply today and Manpower will contact you within two working days!