Senior Scientist Enzyme Technology (m/f/d)

About Us

AB Enzymes, as a subsidiary of Associated British Foods, is a leading company in the innovation and production of enzymes worldwide. Operating in the biotechnology industry we are an important partner for customers in the application of food, animal feed and industrial enzymes. With our expertise in the global enzymes business, we help our customers to make their industrial processes more sustainable, environmentally friendly and efficient. Product excellence and innovation are among our key strengths while our passion for science and customer-focused solutions is what drives us.

Our global headquarters are in Darmstadt, Germany with offices and lab spaces. Our manufacturing site is located in Finland (north of Helsinki) where our enzymes are being produced and researched. We are striving to leverage our strong growth prospects, state-of-the-art R&D, flat structure, and a thriving and employee-focused culture to bring on board talents who are motivated to contribute to our collective success, develop themselves, and want to make a real difference. For more information visit our website www.abenzymes.com.

The Role (24-month fixed term contract)

As Senior Scientist Enzyme Technology, you will be part of an exciting international R&D and business environment, working with cutting edge technologies and a broad portfolio of diverse projects. This is an important senior position in our global R&D with a high level of independence and opportunity for development.  

Your Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in the characterization of our enzymes, thereby advancing our knowledge of enzyme behaviour in the final industrial application (particularly in the Food industry) 


• Develop application-relevant assays, both for in-depth characterization and high throughput screening with link to application 


• Be responsible for building and strengthening the enzyme application expertise inside R&D and work closely together with our Application Development Teams 


• Report directly to the Head of Protein Chemistry Germany and as such have the opportunity to actively shape the discipline 


• Be a key stakeholder in cross-functional R&D projects. This includes planning, coordination and alignment with other R&D team members as well as presentation of results to internal and external stakeholders 


• This is a hands-on role with the majority of your time spent in the lab 


• The position is located in Darmstadt, Germany. You will interface with global R&D teams located in Germany and in Finland, as well as other business functions (Application Development, Manufacturing, Business). 

About You

• Scientific education and degree (PhD) and a proven track record in biochemistry, application science, or equivalent. 


• Clear experience in the field of industrial enzymes (ideally for Food applications) either through prior industry or postdoc positions 


• Passion for understanding and using enzymes in industrial applications to develop new innovative enzyme solutions for customers 


• Experience in enzyme kinetics, development of analytical methods including application-relevant assays and screens 


• Deep understanding of protein structure-function relationships (especially of carbohydrate-degrading enzymes) and the ability to translate this into application know-how 


• Experience in fibre chemistry and analytics is a plus 


• Hands-on attitude combined with a drive for results 


• True team player, leading by example 


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and capabilities (fluent in English; written and spoken. German and Finish is a plus) 

Why Us

• An opportunity in an exciting and growing industry with business development prospects which are based on a future proof & sustainable technology


• An international working environment with the chance to further develop yourself personally and professionally


• A challenging and multifaceted employment opportunity with long-term perspective in a fast-growing leading company in the enzyme industry


• A progressive, team-oriented management which supports you through open communication and accessibility


• A modern, creative and innovative company that achieves success through its people


• You will find a collaborative and open-minded culture, flat hierarchies and a ‘people first’ attitude


• Future career opportunities through our ABF network


• The possibility to mobile working

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations.