Senior Specialist

Location: Isando, South Africa On Site 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. The purpose is to ensure that daily premix, raw material, and market ready solutions (MRS) samples are tested/analysed in accordance with GLP, FSSC 22000, DSM-Firmenich and other regulatory standards. Ensure that the QC Laboratory department performs efficiently and to a high standard. Your key responsibilities: Provide accurate analytical testing of raw materials, premix and market ready solutions in the QC Lab Ensure complaince to quality standards such as GLP, FSSC22000 Execute analysis within applicable SHE standards Support Root cause invesigations and problem solving activities We bring Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards. Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments. Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative. Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress. Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions. Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own You bring Minimum of a National Diploma or BSC degree in Analytical Chemistry/Biotec/Food tech Minimum of 3 years experience in the chemical manufacturing environment Good Understanding of FSSC22000 and GLP Strong understanding of safety regulations Practical understanding of laboratory equipment HPLC and ICP Basic knowledge of food safety 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. 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.