About KWS:

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development.

Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and eager to make a significant impact in the commercial landscape? KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA is seeking a highly motivated Specialist (all gender) in Process Analytical Technology to join our dynamic team with a permanent contract. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with our innovative BEETROMETER® product, leveraging advanced NIRS applications to create value and drive new ideas. This job contract is based in our headquarter in Einbeck, Germany, but we are open to offer remote possibilities within Germany in alignment with the hiring manager.

As a Specialist (all gender) in Process Analytical Technology, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing strategies that monitor critical quality attributes and process parameters. Your expertise will contribute to the continuous improvement of our products and processes, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements. With a strong commercial footprint, Sugarbeet Business Ventures group offers a platform for you to showcase your skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support our team and customers globally.
Join us in this exciting journey where your contributions will not only enhance our product offerings but also pave the way for new innovations. If you are ready to take on challenges, push boundaries, and be part of a team that values creativity and excellence, we would love to hear from you!

Specialist Process Analytical Technology (all gender)

Responsibilities:

Support Sugarbeet Business Ventures in providing service to customers within the scope of different NIRS applications (e.g. BEETROMETER).
Contribute to the development, validation, and implementation of NIRS applications and PAT strategies to monitor critical quality attributes (CQAs) and critical process parameters (CPPs).
Plan, conduct, analyze, and present results of trials for customer-specific Beetrometer® applications.
Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for stakeholders.
Analyze data from PAT tools to identify trends, optimize processes, and troubleshoot issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate PAT tools into existing processes and define process KPIs and success metrics.
Provide training and support to staff and customers.
Travel globally up to 35% of working time.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
Proven experience in process analytical technology or related area.
Strong knowledge of optical measurement systems, particularly near infrared spectroscopy.
Experience in chemometrics and multivariate calibration or machine learning (Matlab), experience in handling scrips in Python or C++ will be a plus.
Passion for the job and with this commitment and flexibility.
Hands-on character, able to work in office and production environments.
Intercultural skills, problem-solving attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, customer orientation, and open mind.
Effective communication in English is mandatory, German and/or French language is a plus.
Valid EU Driving License B will be a plus as well, as this would make travelling to the locations much easier.

Benefits:

As a family-run company we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight and independence - this culture is lived in practice creating thus an open and friendly working atmosphere.
True to our motto Make yourself grow, we support employees’ professional and personal development.
We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: flexible working hours, a company pension scheme, capital formation benefits, christmas and holiday bonuses, special prices for company shares, childcare allowance and a job bike and job ticket option.

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If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and experience to make a difference, we encourage you to apply today! Join KWS and be part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and customer satisfaction. Apply now and start your journey with us!

Job ID: 15246

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