Wat ga je doen?
Do you want to develop innovative drying technologies that make plant-based ingredients more sustainable and functional?
At theCosunInnovation Center inDinteloord, we are looking for anAdvanced Drying Scientist.The Advanced Drying Scientistmaintainsand uses theirexpertiseto design and deliver the most suitable scientific contribution to Research, NPDorManufacturing projects. They translate technical findings into commercial opportunities and IP-secured innovations by presenting research outcomes with clarity and commercial relevance to RD&I and BG partners.
AboutCosun
RoyalCosunis aleading internationalagricultural cooperativeownedby approximately 8,100 sugar beet growers. Our purpose is clear: we aim to contribute to an enjoyable,nutritionaland circular world by unlocking the full potential of plants and people for current andnextgenerations. This purpose is rooted in 125 years ofCosunhistory in successfully valorizing arable crops, such as sugar beets, chicory and potatoes, and co-products into a diverse portfolio of value-added products.
Your main mission is to:
- Actively contribute as a project member in the capacity of technical expert to the shaping and execution of the projectobjectives, deliverables, planning, design of experiment and execution of the agreed plan
- Conceive experimental plans which answer the project questions with statistical relevance while modulating the level of precision to theobjectivewithbestuse of time and costs
- Deliver the experimental results with respect to agreed timing,workloadand budget, and communicate regularly about progress andpossible challenges
- Act as a subject matter expert, ensuring meaningful knowledge transfer during and after the project.Participateinknowledgedisseminationintheorganization
- Monitor,recordand translate to concrete, business relevantinsightsthe latest development in your area of expertise towards the capability development of the RD&Iorganisation
- Activelymaintainingrelevant internal and external networks
- Be a source of suggestion fornew technologydevelopment, process improvement, and Intellectual Property opportunity while positively contributing to a collaborative, innovative, and design-centric culture
- Possibly take onadditionalP3M roles, such as project manager of a research project
This role requires the individual to interface with multi-disciplinary teams in cross-functional projects and to be a respected business partner to the BG commercial teams.
