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(Senior) Cereal Scientist

DSM00993
DSM Biotechnology Center, Delft, the Netherlands

DSM - the Life Sciences and Materials Sciences Company
DSM creates innovative products and services in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences that contribute to the quality of life. DSM's products and services are used globally in a wide range of markets and applications, supporting a healthier, more sustainable and more enjoyable way of life. End markets include human and animal nutrition and health, personal care, pharmaceuticals, automotive, coatings and paint, electrics and electronics, life protection and housing. DSM has annual sales of almost EUR 8.8 billion and employs some 23,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands, with locations on five continents. DSM is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. To learn more about DSM, please visit our website at www.dsm.com.

DSM Biotechnology Centre (DBC) is the centre for biotechnological Research and Development (R&D) within the innovation driven company DSM. DBC is focused on the creation of new and improved products and processes for the internal business units of DSM like DSM Food Specialties (DFS), DSM Anti-Infectives (DAI), DSM Nutritional Products (DNP) and Emerging Business Areas for DSM such as White Biotechnology or Specialty Packaging.

Within the R&D department Applied Biochemistry we have a challenging vacancy for a (Senior) Cereal Scientist.

The Challenge
As (Senior) Cereal Scientist you will join a company developing the industry standards for specialty biotechnological solutions. DFS supplies the baking industry with state-of-the-art solutions to reduce costs across the value chain with customized ingredients. As specialist you will play an important role in the development of enzymes for various baking applications as bread, cake and cereals. We believe that enzyme technology supports important trends in the baking industry, such as salt and fat reduction, but also allowing improved quality and shelf life of baked goods. Our fully equipped pilot baking facility and professional bakery team is the ideal place for transforming your ideas in working applications.

In your role as (senior) scientist, you will be responsible for:
   • The development of new and/or improved enzyme(-application)s on the basis of your expert knowledge.
   • Generate and test hypotheses to improve enzyme functionality in cereal-based applications
   • Leading a team of professionals to perform industrial research projects.
   • Successful participation in multi-disciplinary project teams, including specialists from other departments (i.e. market specialists, genetics, fermentation, downstream processing, analysis, intellectual property, registration, etc).
   • Scouting for new enzymes or enzyme-application opportunities
   • Supporting and assisting for the worldwide market introduction of enzymes.
   • Co-develop and maintain a scientific network outside DSM
   • Further development of the scientific level of the competence Applied Biochemistry in relation to project demands

Terms of conditions
LOCAL CONTRACT

The Ideal
We are looking for professionals with an academic (PhD) education, preferably with several years of experience in applied biochemical research. Most preferably, you have several years experience in cereal or baking science. Candidates with an industrial background are invited to apply.
You have excellent communication, planning and organizational skills. Behaviors like engaging people, drive for results, customer focus, improve, innovate and change are essential to make this job a success.

The Reward
DSM's wide diversity of disciplines makes it possible to offer employees a great variation of experiences throughout their career. You may start your career in an area related to your education/qualifications, but your future is what you make of it. At DSM we stimulate people to determine their own career path and we encourage international careers. We strive to be an Employer of Choice and ensure that our employees are nurtured and given the opportunity to develop their talents. To learn more about DSM's HR vision and policy, please visit our website at www.dsm.com/careers

The Procedure
The DSM Recruitment and Selection Process is in line with the general procedure outlined elsewhere on our Career World.

Please apply on-line (www.dsm.com/careers) with reference to Requisition No. DSM00993 and send your CV & cover letter in English and include information on your current remuneration.

Reference check procedures are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when these references checks are required.

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