Delft, Netherlands
April 12, 2022
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DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™
Royal DSM is a global, purpose-led, science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM’s purpose is to create brighter lives for all. DSM addresses with its products and solutions some of the world’s biggest challenges while simultaneously creating economic, environmental and societal value for all its stakeholders – customers, employees, shareholders, and society at large. DSM delivers innovative solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company was founded in 1902 and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.
More information can be found at www.dsm.com.
Your key responsibilities
- You will be part of a global R&D team that is supporting a broad range of DSM Biotech and Food innovation, plant improvement and digitalization projects across various Business Groups of DSM from R&D, through operations to business and marketing.
- You will primarily work for projects with the DSM Food & Beverages group, with it is main segments in food enzymes, dairy cultures and savory ingredients, where digital technologies are key in the strategy to enhance ourselves as a solution provider.
- You will develop and apply novel and established approaches for translating data into insights, using a broad set of data analytics methodologies, including ML/AI approaches.
- You will work in multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with experts in data science, ICT, food application experts and related business functions. You develop deep understanding of business and user needs, translating business opportunities and pains into viable data analytics solutions. You iterate quickly, translating two-way between domain experts in the business area and digital experts, and always keep the business problem on top of your mind.
About us
The DSM Science & Innovation community is made up of creative thinkers, who thrive in fast-paced environments and continually come up with innovative solutions to meet the changing needs of our customers. Through collaborating with people in different fields and not being afraid to try new things, we innovate exciting new products, processes and solutions. Data and knowledge-driven insights which are unlocked through digital and analytical tools and technologies are hereby key.
Our global Center for Digital Innovation (CDI) works with all of DSM’s Science and Innovation (S&I) programs in Biosciences & Process Innovation, Food & Beverages, Human Health Nutrition & Care and Animal Nutrition & Health. We bring together data and knowledge from consumer, markets, science and technology, and translate those into insights to accelerate DSM’s innovations.
We Bring
A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to employees across the business The chance to shape DSM and its impact for years to come Diverse employees who aren’t afraid to think outside of the box A team that truly cares about sustainability, each other and our customers a supportive environment where you’re empowered to grow and share your ideas
You Bring
A flexible, agile and solution-oriented mindset Enthusiasm and openness to learn on the job Brilliant collaborative skills a genuine passion to improve the lives of others
Your experience
- PhD in a quantitative science, plus 3+ years of additional professional experience in applying data science in a food and nutrition business setting. Alternatively, a MSc degree with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in a food and nutrition business setting.
- Proven ability to translate science & business data and knowledge into actionable insights. You are actively searching for new ideas, easily understand problems presented by the business and readily implement workable solutions.
- Proven experience in data engineering, data visualization and building of self-service analytics tools, plus skills in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
- Expert user of data analytics software and visualization tools (e.g. Python, Power BI, Spotfire) as well as SQL and noSQL databases.
- Experience with cloud-based solutions (AWS preferred) and web application development.
- Experience in industrial biotechnology or the food industry is a great plus.
- Strong and proven capability to identify and build digital solutions that combine information from different existing use cases and data sources of the business, through application of advanced data analytics and ML/AI.
- Strong communication and explanatory skills towards non-experts and stakeholders, able to work with multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams.
Our recruitment process
The procedure will generally be in line with the DSM application process outlined on the DSM career website. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal.
For further information on the recruitment process, please contact Sasha Washington at [email protected]
Pre-employment screenings are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when further information is required. In the Recruitment process, we will use the Occupational Personality Questionnaire to provide insight on your learning adaptability, preferred operating style and motivation for this position.
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.
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.
At DSM, we believe that a brighter future is built on diversity. We’re proud to offer equal employment opportunities and to be an affirmative action employer. That means that we consider applications based on how well suited you are for the role – regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability.
