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Döhler

Global supplier of natural food ingredients

Analytical Chemist - Food Fraud & Authenticity, Lab Operations Non Volatiles

Physical SciencesUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeDarmstadt, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in food chemistry or a comparable field with an analytical focus, such as a state examination, bachelor's, master's, diploma, or PhD.
  • Ideally, one to three years of professional experience in analytics, authenticity analysis, and Food Fraud within the food industry.
  • A reliable, communicative, and implementation-oriented working style.
  • Ability to communicate appropriately and persuade interlocutors in difficult situations.
  • Ability to quickly build a professional and cross-departmental network.
  • Ability to remain composed under stress and demonstrate initiative.
  • Strong organizational skills and very good analytical and conceptual abilities.
  • Very good English skills and confident use of common IT applications.

Responsibilities

  • Further develop expertise in Group Analytical Science, particularly ion chromatography, elemental analysis, and classical wet-chemical methods, and adapt methods to the current state of technology.
  • Apply expertise in Food Fraud and authenticity analytics.
  • Interpret results in the context of established Food Fraud and authenticity guidelines and develop recommendations for action.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance and ensure the quality of analyses.
  • Coordinate analytical investigations of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products; conduct the investigations independently and interpret results competently.
  • Serve as an internal contact for analytical questions from different areas of the company.
  • Support the ongoing standardization and optimization of processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ideally, have one to three years of professional experience in analytics, authenticity analysis, and Food Fraud within the food industry.

About the Company

Döhler

Global supplier of natural food ingredients

Döhler is a global supplier of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Its products include natural colors, specialty ingredients, flavoring compounds, and fruit preparations that manufacturers use to color, flavor, and shape the texture of foods and drinks. Döhler’s offerings work by providing ready-to-use ingredients and formulations that integrate into food and beverage production, helping brands achieve consistent taste, appearance, and mouthfeel. The company differentiates itself through a long, private family history dating back to 1838, a steady strategy of growth via acquisitions, and a global footprint, reinforced by a 2024 strategic partnership with a major international ingredient supplier. Its goal is to be a leading global provider of natural ingredient solutions for the food and beverage industry, supporting manufacturers from formulation to finished products.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Darmstadt, Germany
Founded
1838

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