Scientist in Strain Development

Tulln, Austria

Hybrid

Are you ready to elevate your R&D capabilities and drive innovation in the field of animal nutrition and health? Our enzyme technology for increasing the nutritional value of animal feed is critically dependent on high-yield enzyme production at large scale. We are looking for a new team member to help us evaluate, engineer and characterize production strains for particular enzyme classes and also for small molecules. Your strains will help to globally make animal nutrition more sustainable. If you're driven by a commitment to excellence and thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, then join our team.

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

Developing microbial hosts for recombinant production of enzymes and other functional molecules Application and further development of molecular gene expression tools and clone screening systems Engineering of established protein production hosts and exploration of new expression systems for overcoming production bottlenecks Active involvement in product developments and close interaction with other research teams Support of global product registrations by providing information to regulatory authorities Scouting and implementation of new methods and equipment, processing and interpretation of data, and documentation of results Maintenance and cultivation of a safe working environment

We bring

A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future Opportunites to make individual, real and concrete contributions to make animal nutrition more sustainable Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change Attractive benefits such as optional Klimaticket for whole Austria (after 6 months of employment), supported canteen, accident insurance for work and private incidents, free beverage, etc. We offer you an income based on your qualifications and market conditions, with a minimum annual gross salary of €50.000 on fulltime basis. Type of employment: Full time for 38,5 hours / week, temporary contract for 16 months

You bring

Education in biotechnology (MSc, PhD) with expertise in heterologous protein production in different microbial expression systems Experience in the field of strain engineering and production clone screening Sound knowledge of molecular biology techniques and enzyme characterization Experience in metabolic engineering would be a plus A curious approach to problem-solving, fueling innovation by seeking new solutions and perspectives A spirit of initiative and drive for progress, contributing to our collective success as you are empowered to take ownership

Our application process

Interested in this role? Then please apply online via our career portal.

The process is basically based on the dsm-firmenich application procedure, which is described on the dsm-firmenich career website. For data protection reasons, we can only accept and process applications via our career portal.

For further information, please contact Vanessa Kolm, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, .

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.

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