Protein Drying Technologist

**Job title** - Protein Drying Technologist / Bio-active Powder Formulation Expert (68032)

**Location** - Delft, Netherlands

**Job model **- Onsite

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the design, optimization, and scale-up of spray drying processes to produce bio-active food/ protein ingredients;
- Utilize advanced data analysis techniques to interpret drying characteristics and optimize product quality, yield, and functionality;
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Innovation, R&D, engineering, and production, to develop novel food ingredient formulations and improve stability of existing enzymatic products;
- Collaborate with external manufacturers, conduct experimental trials, analyze data, and interpret results to identify process improvements and optimize spray drying conditions;
- Develop and implement modelling and process control methodologies to capture powder characteristics with process data to transfer knowledge in effective way to various stake holders;
- Troubleshoot product and process issues, implementing corrective actions to ensure optimal performance and product quality;
- Identify and test new technology improving product characteristics, meeting regulatory, quality and safety requirements and or reducing the carbon footprint of the drying and formulation processes;
- Take a lead role in shaping projects and opportunities together with our business partners and translate project goals into concrete and accepted workplans for process and formulation development;

**We bring**
- ** Sustainability Commitment**:Be part of an organization where sustainability isn't just a headline but is embedded in our strategy and processes, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on the world;
- ** Empowered Flexibility**:Enjoy a flexible work environment that empowers you to take ownership of your work, driving accountability and fostering a healthy work-life balance;
- ** Inspiring Innovation**: Join a company with a rich history of groundbreaking scientific innovation and a future brimming with opportunities to collaboratively create with our customers;
- ** Nurturing Growth**:Cultivate your potential in an environment that encourages and supports curiosity, fostering an open mindset for continuous personal and professional development;
- ** Well-Being Priority**:Experience a culture that places safety and well-being at its core, caring for both your physical and mental health;
- ** Inclusive Community**:Join barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. Embrace the strength of diversity.
- ** Reward**: Based on your experience, we will offer you a base salary of € 76,594 to € 125,562 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month) and extra benefits, such as 25 holiday days, a bonus, the option to buy more holiday days with a 6% my choice budget and much more.

**You Bring**
- Master's, EngD. or Ph.D. degree in food science, bio-chemical engineering, or related field;
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in spray drying process development and optimization, preferably in the bio-active food/ protein ingredient industry with relevant years of Ph.D counted as experience;
- Strong expertise in data analysis, predictive modeling, and experimental design;
- In-depth knowledge of bio-active food ingredient functionality, powder characterization, formulation, encapsulation, and stability;
- Proficiency in spray drying equipment operation and troubleshooting of general down stream processing;
- Have a demonstrated ability to actively mentor, advise and manage junior team members for successful outcomes (both project and profession development related);
- Excellent communication (English) and collaboration skills, representing the drying expertise in the multi-disciplinary project teams and in interactions with the business partners;
- Affinity to transfer processes from lab to manufacturing and back again and serve as sparring partner for process technologists at the production sites;
- Role will be pivotal in spearheading and molding the formulations of bioactive products and drying technology, adeptly engaging with stakeholders from both business and manufacturing viewpoints.

**Equal Opportunities Commitment**

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives 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 at dsm-firmenich.

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