Physical Chemist (Technician)

NIZO (www.nizo.com) is an independent contract research organization in the heart of Food Valley. The growing world population needs better food: healthier, tastier, more affordable and more sustainable. We know that better nutrition is essential for better health. Our passion is to accelerate innovations together with our customers, by applying our combined expertise in bacteria, proteins and processing. Together we deliver sustainable solutions for better food and health.
 

Functionality of ingredients in food products is one of the core expertise areas of NIZO and is highly valued by our industrial partners. 
 

For the expansion of our food product technology team, we are searching for an experienced and enthusiastic

Physical Chemist (Technician)

32-40 h/week

to apply knowledge and offer hands-on experience in working with food ingredients that play an important role in the quality of food products. 

For this position we are looking for a team player, who can adapt easily in project teams of different composition. A solid background in physical chemical techniques for analyzing product texture and stability is a must. Among the techniques are microscopy (including light microscopy, confocal microscopy, fluorescence microscopy), light scattering (particle size distribution, zeta potential), calorimetry and spectrophotometry. The candidate should have experience with ingredient and food matrix/texture characterization. The ability to interpret data in depth is an absolute must. 

The candidate should be a team player, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously and keeps overview also in busy times. We are looking for a well-organized person, who is curious to learn new techniques and applications fitting to the ever changing questions of our customers. 

• Translate research questions into laboratory approaches;
• Record, interpret and report experimental data;
• Develop new experimental laboratory methods and techniques;
• Work together in multidisciplinary teams with project managers, scientists and research specialists.

• A practical and pro-active professional with a BSc degree in life sciences and chemistry or equivalent areas;
• Demonstrable relevant laboratory experience;
• At least 5 years of experience in the industry;
• Organized, accurate and pragmatic;
• Excellent communication skills (English, Dutch is considered a pre);
• A self-starter, pro-active, result-driven, creative and customer directed;
• A flexible team player.

Our offer:

• A dynamic, inspiring and creative environment with state-of-the-art facilities, where you can develop your personal skills;
• Experience working on challenging research questions for a wide range of food and ingredient companies;
• Become part of a well-established and internationally recognized organization;
• An inspiring team of professionals to co-operate with;
• An attractive compensation package: competitive salary, 25 holidays plus 13 “ADV”-days, travel reimbursement and free pension plan.
• The possibility to develop further in particular fields of interest.

More information
For more information contact René Floris, +31 (0)318 659535.

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Keywords: Chemist, Pysical Chemist, Industry, Technician, Technical Chemist