Scientist Enzyme Analytics

Scientist Enzyme Analytics (24-month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Kaiseraugst, Switzerland

Based in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland with dsm-firmenich, this is a fixed term contract role for 2 years. As our Scientist Enzyme Analytics, you will become an integral part of the enzyme analytics team within the animal nutrition business.

Your primary responsibility will be to lead the analytical design, development, and final validation of assays in collaboration with cross-organizational project teams.

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Your key responsibilities:

• Conducting literature research to inform the design, development, and validation of novel analytical methods (such as immune-assays and enzymatic activity assays) across various matrices.
• Ensuring the verification and seamless transfer of assays to external laboratories for routine analysis.
• Collaborating with lab technicians in planning daily activities during the development phase and taking ownership of protocols, reports, and documentation in the validation stages.
• Introducing innovative solutions to enhance the speed, miniaturization, and automation of sample preparation and of the overall analytical workflow, including data acquisition, analysis, and visualization.
• Serving as the key analytical expert in cross-organizational project teams.
• Conducting customer visits and bringing expert technical support for troubleshooting activities.
• Participating in external networking activities.
• Contributing to the development of lab strategy and overall competence.

We bring:

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.

You bring:

• A Masters Degree with experience, or a PhD in biology, biochemistry, enzymology or related fields.
• Hands-on experience in assay development and/or optimization.
• Preferably some experience in feed analysis and enzymatic activity assays.
• Adaptability in work approach, suitable for both early-stage projects focused on ideation and late-stage projects with defined procedures, regulatory considerations, and quality requirements.
• A receptive attitude towards new work methodologies, including digitalization and automation.
• Motivation, proactivity, and a collaborative mindset, capable of working flexibly across diverse projects and engaging with internal and external stakeholders in an international setting.
• Proficiency in English is essential.

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 with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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