**Hybrid** **Tulln, Austria** Join our team as a Scientist in Strain Engineering Vitamins/Carotenoids, driving innovative biotechnological production of vitamins and carotenoids. You’ll integrate strain engineering with fermentation and downstream recovery, data science, and analytical chemistry, collaborating across R&D and manufacturing to achieve strategic goals. 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** + Support the set-up of a new R&D team in Tulln, transferring strain engineering capabilities from a research center in the USA + Direct and actively work on strain engineering projects (including work in the lab) + Provide thought leadership in strain engineering + Provide information and reports on strain generation and strain characterization and support safety assessments of production strains for filing regulatory dossiers + Mentor and develop junior scientists and lab technicians + Communicate with internal collaborators, third parties, and strategic partners + Ensure quality and compliance in diverse bio-industrial projects **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 + A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally + A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome + Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity + An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future + Attractive benefits such as optional Klimaticket for whole Austria (after 6 months of employment), supported canteen, accident insurance for work and private incidents, free drinks, 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, unlimited contract **You bring** + Ph.D. or M.S. plus 4 years of relevant experience, with willingness for short-term rotation in Lexington, MA + Subject matter expert in microbial biotechnology, genetics, genome editing, genomics, metabolic engineering, preferrably with small-scale fermentation experience + Experience with yeast, fungi, and bacteria + Experience with inter-disciplinary teams and external collaborators + Understanding of scale-up biotechnology operations is a plus + Organizational skills **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, vanessa.kolm@dsm-firmenich.com . **Eqal 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. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. **About dsm-firmenich** 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. www.dsm-firmenich.com **Agency statement** Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. 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