Sr. Technician / Test Leader - Sensory Panels (0.6 FTE)
DSM
Job title: Sr. Technician / Test Leader - Sensory Panels (0.6 FTE)
Location: Delft, the Netherlands
At the Center for Food Innovation (CFI) - our dedicated R&D hub - you will join the Sensory Group, supporting sensory panels that contribute to projects across Savory, Dairy, and Meat Alternatives. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of product innovation and quality, in a team that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous learning.
The position is for 0.6 FTE, with on-site presence on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Your key responsibilities
- Prepare and execute routine sensory tests with trained sensory panels, internal panels, and Quality Control panels
- Collect samples, prepare test setups, and manage test execution using EyeQuestion software
- Organize panel sessions, including contacting panel members, scheduling, and maintaining panel databases
- Ensure smooth and accurate execution of sensory sessions following internal standards
- Contribute to R&D projects, production sample release, and business‑driven requests through precise sensory data collection
- Support sensory colleagues with inventory management and administrative tasks & collaborate closely within the Sensory Group to ensure high‑quality sensory practices
We offer
- Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
- A chance to impact millions of consumers every day - sustainability embedded in all we do
- A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere - from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
- Growth that keeps up with you - you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
- A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
- A community where your voice matters - it is essential to serve our customers well
You bring
- MBO degree in nutrition, analytical sciences, or a related field
- Experience working with sensory panels (preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with EyeQuestion is an advantage
- Strong communication skills in Dutch and English
- Ideally the NIMA/MOA Sensorisch Onderzoeker A certification, or willingness to obtain it
- A hospitable, accurate, and people‑oriented working style with the ability to be assertive when needed. A flexible, result‑driven mindset and strong customer focus
- Initiative, eagerness to learn, and the ability to use and share best practices across sensory and product development teams
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 on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers). Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal.
If you have any questions, please contact Ruslana Lohina-Kazimierczak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (ruslana.lohina@dsm-firmenich.com).
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.
