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DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™                                
Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in life sciences and materials sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information can be found at www.dsm.com.

The Challenge
Do you want to be part of an industry with huge growth perspectives? Are you interested in a position where you must connect with different disciplines? Do you like to work in a dynamic environment? 

Then join our OPS-MTT team within our Development department located in Sisseln, Switzerland. As Scientist Solid Technology you are experience in solids processing especially industrial crystallization and will actively participate in innovation projects and development activities. In this role you will act as the Deputy Head of Solid Technology and work within a team of two Technicians and one Associate Scientist. You will find here a highly professional and motivated team and a challenging environment. The vacancy is available as of 1st March 2019 or as per agreement.

The Position

• The job combines scientific expertise in crystallization, filtration, centrifugation, drying and particle characterization with experience in scale-up, specific product, and process technology know-how.


• Participate in developing and applying specialist knowledge and expertise in innovation projects, process design and development activities, as well as provide support to production


• Define, plan and conduct research activities through appropriate experiments at Laboratory, Mini Plant and/or Pilot Plant scale including validation of desk top simulations


• Evaluate, analyze and report results


• Transfer of knowledge to colleagues and DNP production sites around the world


• Contribute to the generation of new expertise and new concepts in the field of solid technology.

The Ideal

• PhD in Chemical/Process Engineering with specialization in solids processing (especially industrial crystallization) or MSc in Chemical/Process Engineering with 3-5 years of experience in similar area/industry


• Experience in crystallization and good understanding of solids processes with ability to transfer into practice


• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and towards strict deadlines without losing focus on accuracy and quality of work


• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously


• Good organizational, communication (level-oriented communication) and social skills are essential


• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams


• Fluent in written and spoken German and English (any other language of advantage)

The Reward                                                                    
Working for DSM means the opportunity to really contribute to improve people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

Procedure & Contact
Interested in this position?
Apply online by sending us your cv & motivation letter, reference letters and diplomas via our career portal www.dsm.com/careers - Please be aware that we only accept applications via our DSM Talent Portal. For additional questions, please contact Sanel Hrapic, Recruitment Business Partner, sanel.hrapic@dsm.com

Reference check procedures are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when these references checks are required.

At DSM our purpose is to create brighter lives for people today and generations to come. We connect our unique competences in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences to create solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance.

Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.