Continuous Improvement Lab Chemist

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. Your key responsibilities

• Design and carry out laboratory investigations to assist in defining solutions to performance killers and cost drivers.
• Analyse plant performance data, identify solutions and propose modified operation parameters and procedures for operate plant to optimise performance for SHEQ, cost, yield and supply.
• Develop new analytical methods and standards, validate, train and handover to IPC lab as required.
• Assist in plant trials and as a member of wider projects or problem-solving teams.
• Participate in commissioning of new or modified plant/processes.
• Participating in new methods development.
• Ability to operate, calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Undertaking ongoing personal development to maintain knowledge of current industry best practice.
• Support the Operations, Technical and Quality teams with discipline specific experience and liaise with other discipline specialists as appropriate.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Site Leadership.
We bring
• A supportive environment where you're empowered to grow and share your ideas.
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.
• A dynamic work environment with many challenges that give you the possibility to work autonomously and with a team in finding the right solutions.
  
  The successful candidate will have a degree in a Chemistry related subject and have a minimum of 3 years industrial experience within a regulated environment.
• They should have a proven track record of technical competence in laboratory techniques together with problem solving skills.
• Candidates must have experience in HPLC and GC analytical method development and be competent in the use of Chromatographic Data Systems.
• Candidates should have advanced IT skills, and Lean Six Sigma training of at least yellow belt would be beneficial.
• Other essential behaviours are flexibility, self-motivation, attention to detail and a drive for results.
  
  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. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. 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. www.dsm-firmenich.com