Senior Technician Food Technology dsm-firmenich Delft

  • Reference Number: 227804
  • Job Published: July 22, 2025
  • Form of employment: Temporary
  • rate: € 17,00 - € 24,00 Per Hour
  • education : HBO
  • Industry: Chemical industry
  • specialization: Industrieel
  • experience-level: 3-5 years
  • Job Type: Fulltime

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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

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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.

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  • 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!

  • Pension scheme
  • Travel allowance
  • Access to Manpower Academy

application-process

1. Fill in an online questionnaire
Discover whether you and the company are a match by filling in a short questionnaire
2. Find a vacancy
Found a great vacancy? Apply immediately with your CV!
3. Undergo the screening
During a screening we will look at your past to see if this could influence the tasks you will be performing.
4. Visit the Manpower office
We will prepare you for the job interview with your new employer!
5. Job interview at the company
Manpower will introduce you to your potential new employer. The next step is being invited for a job interview.
6. Sign your contract
We will offer you a contract that includes your salary and other employment conditions.
7. Get your references ready
We will contact your former employer to ask about their experience working with you
8. Start your job
Congratulations, you can start your new job! We wish you the best of luck in your new workplace.
9. Tag along for a day
During a day of job shadowing you can discover if the company is a good match for you!