Sr. Scientist Strain Development Cultures ISOL

Job title - (Senior) Scientist Strain Development Cultures Ingredient Solutions Location - Wageningen, Netherlands Job model - Onsite Shape the future of dairy with us Are you ready to drive innovation and lead the way to the best performing cheese starter cultures? We are looking for a scientist to strengthen our cheese cultures innovations with a strong focus on understanding and improving the phage robustness of cultures. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with the cheese business team on the one hand, and with dsm-firmenich's internal and external scientific network on the other. The cheese cultures team is based in Wageningen, the Netherlands. Your role will be key in accelerating our innovation programs on starter culture design to shape the future together with our customers. We are looking for a (Senior) Scientist Strain Development Cultures to join our Research & Development team to develop innovative starter cultures for cheese applications. 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 cheese starter cultures: Lead and participate in research projects to optimize cheese starter cultures for acidification rate, phage robustness, and flavour development. Provide leadership in the phage research: Lead the phage team in developing and executing the phage strategy for dairy starter cultures. Communicate advances to the scientific community and costumer communication platforms. Improve the phage robustness of starter cultures: Translate business needs into projects to improve the phage robustness of starter cultures from lab scale to pilot plant scale validation. Serve as the primary point of contact for the Global Phage Team: Act as the primary liaison between the R&D team and the Global Phage Team, which is responsible for overseeing and supporting phage-related costumer support. Expand bacteriophage expertise: Take the initiative to advance existing knowledge of starter cultures bacteriophages interactions, including understanding infection mechanisms of phages and phage defense mechanisms of lactic acid bacteria. Develop, validate, and implement new methodologies: Evaluate and deploy new methodologies as needed for project requirements, including the use of artificial intelligent to explore large genetic and phenotypic data sets. Reward: Based on your experience we will offer you a competitive salary, including vacation allowance and 13th month. Additional benefits, such as 25 days of vacation, a bonus, the option to buy more vacation days with a 6% my choice budget, and much more. 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. You bring You have a PhD in food technology or food microbiology and preferably have several years of experience in a relevant field. You have a strong affinity and background in lactic acid bacteria, with a deep understanding of the relationship between bacteriophages and lactic acid bacteria. You have experience in molecular biology and bioinformatics. With a track record of leading and working within a research team for several years, you will bring valuable leadership experience to the table. You have worked together with external research partners. You collaborate easily with multiple stakeholders, including business colleagues, application labs, fellow scientists, and external parties. You can balance your attention between long-term strategy and day-to-day issues. You have the ambition to lead R&D projects and coach technicians. The application process Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Frank van Baarle, Talent Acquisition Business Partner ([email protected]). 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. dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. 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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 Agency Statement Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency's fees, percentages or similar.