Job title – Senior Technician Analytical Sciences

Location – Delft, The Netherlands

Join our science & research team as a Senior Technician working side by side with other technicians and scientists in the field of Analytical Sciences. Our team develops and implements (high throughput) NMR based methods to analyze metabolites, lipids, proteins and carbohydrates in complex microbial and food matrices.

Your key responsibilities

• Operate independently NMR instruments in a safe manner and coordinate maintenance.
• Accurately prepare, plan and conduct analyses according to a defined method of analysis including sample preparation.
• Process and interpret the NMR spectra using dedicated software packages.
• Report, present and discuss results with scientists and team members.

We offer

• Exposure to cutting-edge Nuclear Magnetic Resonance equipment and analysis methods and the opportunity to make an impact through our innovation projects.
• A state-of-the-art workplace with access to modern equipment that brings together all facets of analytical sciences.
• A commitment to sustainability: be part of an organization where sustainability isn't just a headline but is embedded in our strategy and processes.
• A community that supports you in your professional growth and development.
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits

You bring

• Master, bachelor or HBO degree in Analytical Sciences, or related sciences, with demonstrable knowledge on NMR spectroscopy.
• Affinity with operating and maintaining high-end instruments, such as Bruker NMR spectrometers.
• Affinity using software packages such as Bruker Topspin and MestreNova NMR for spectral analyses.
• Affinity with programming languages and lab automation (e.g. liquid handling platforms) is an asset.
• A high degree of ownership and independence in lab work and reporting of data.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and comfortable in expressing yourself in English.

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? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.