At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
Please note: We only consider candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands.
The Role
Are you passionate about scientific innovation and eager to make a real impact in the field of biomaterials? As a Scientist at Corbion, you will have a hands-on role in developing and optimizing processes and products for our biomaterials business. You’ll be a technical expert, collaborating across departments, supporting both innovation and operational needs, and growing your expertise in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. This is a lab-based position with a strong focus on research and manufacturing-related projects, experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and contribute to innovation projects as a technical or project lead, ensuring effective planning, execution, and delivery of results.
Develop, characterize, and validate new or modified process technologies.
Investigate process phenomena, reaction mechanisms, material properties, and product–process interactions , supporting both internal and external stakeholders.
Design and conduct laboratory, pilot, or plant-scale experiments to understand and improve product/ process performance.
Troubleshoot process upsets using structured scientific methods and data analysis.
Analyze experimental data rigorously, with a strong emphasis on both univariate and multivariate data analysis and translate findings into actionable insights.
Consolidate and share knowledge from literature and internal sources, providing clear feedback and recommendations.
Support technology transfer from laboratory to pilot to full-scale manufacturing with technical expertise on customer and process-related projects.
Prepare scientific reports, lab and pilot procedures, as well as relevant product and process documentation.
Supervise, mentor, and onboard technicians, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Ensure safety, quality, regulatory and sustainability, ensuring compliance.
Drive standardization, best-practice sharing, and continuous improvement culture across teams.
You Bring
MSc or PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Chemistry) with at least 3 years of professional experience
Strong skills in experimental design, data generation, and data analysis (including multivariate/statistical analysis).
Experience with process development, synthesis, or purification is a plus.
Project management skills, with focus on defining scope, schedule, cost, and risks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is not required).
Proactive, collaborative, and eager to engage with both technical and operational colleagues.
A safety-first mindset and commitment to, quality, regulatory compliance and sustainability.
Willingness to work full-time on site.
Experience in a GMP or highly regulated environment is an advantage.
What We Offer
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge innovation projects in biomaterials, making a tangible impact on health and sustainability.
A collaborative, supportive, and international team environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is encouraged.
Clear career progression, with opportunities to advance to Senior Scientist or Principal Scientist roles.
Exposure to a wide variety of projects, from lab-based research to operational support and academic collaborations.
A culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
The chance to develop your skills in experimental design, data analysis, and cross-functional teamwork.
About Corbion
Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,288.1 million and had a workforce of 2,399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally.
Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.
