Senior Technician

Senior Technician (72796)

dsm-firmenich Biomedical pioneers innovative materials solutions for the medical device industry, offering a diverse portfolio including coatings, drug delivery platforms, and biomedical materials. Our products facilitate tissue and organ function replacement, repair, and enhancement. Operating globally, we organize around key technological platforms to meet the dynamic needs of the biomedical market. Proactively understanding customer and end-user needs, we are dedicated to advancing healthcare solutions.

Within the Innovation department of dsm-firmenich Biomedical, we are currently looking for a Senior Technician Formulation for Drug Delivery, Medical Coatings and Polyethylene applications.

In this role, you will assure that dsm-firmenich Biomedical products are of consistent and high quality by: assuming responsibility for duties related to the support of existing drug delivery solutions and new product development activities, characterization of biomaterials and medical device materials, formulation development, development of pharmaceutical or combination device products or technologies in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards. Besides this, over time you will develop to support within the flexible Technician Pool our Medical Coatings as well as our Polyethylene business.

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 & execute wet lab activities in polymer synthesis, formulation, testing and development of products, processes and technologies based on project needs.
• Contribute to design and perform experimental campaigns in support of projects. Contribute to deliver results on time and within project budget.
• Support multi-functional project teams by executing wet lab activities.
• Interact with various internal disciplines and competences.
• Act as the interface between operations, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, application development and technical service. This will result in a broad network and multifunctional relationships.

We bring

• You will have the opportunity to join a strong team that is highly engaged to deliver solutions and results for the clients of dsm-firmenich Biomedical.
• An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone.
• We offer you the possibility to grow and develop yourself professionally and personally.

You Bring

• Experience in wet lab activities, including polymer synthesis, formulation, analytical characterization & testing.
• Proven ability to maintain effective data acquisition, analyses, and reporting skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Preferably, knowledge of operating in context of the medical device, combination products or pharmaceutical industry regarding quality system requirements (e.g., ISO13485, cGMP) and regulatory challenges.
• Fluency in English.

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. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, 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.

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.