The development specialist is a hands-on and detail-oriented member of the Proteins development team with a solid background in food science or food technology. The specialist has expertise in dairy proteins from both development and application perspectives. The role involves supporting new product development projects, applying dairy protein knowledge to improve products and processes, and working hands-on in laboratory and pilot plant settings as part of the bigger goal to advance milk protein developments from lab scale to factory implementation.
Wat we vragen
- Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Applied Sciences with over 3 years of experience, or a university degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related field with less than 3 years of experience.
- Demonstrated experience in milk protein development and functionality testing
- Strong physical/chemical understanding of milk proteins and their applications in food products.
- Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and reporting.
- Hands-on experience in a laboratory or (small) pilot plant setting.
- Analytical
- Accurate work and reporting
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
- Proficient communication skills in English
- Can-do mentality
- Digitally aware
Wat we bieden
- Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence.
- We offer great work life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package so you can enjoy it; Workweek of 40 hours, competitive pension scheme, holiday allowance of 8%, bonus scheme, flexible working hours and the ability to work from home.
- Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey; Exceptional support of (cross disciplinary) movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths.
- A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners; Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world.
Vacaturetekst
In this position, your tasks and responsibilities include:
- Execute experiments, support scale-up, maintain equipment, document results, and collaborate with team members.
- Support scale up of new or improved products and processes in an operational environment. In all instances adhering to innovation, safety, quality, and local site procedures.
- Conduct practical experiments and product development tasks, ensuring high standards of accuracy and reliability.
- Operate and maintain laboratory, mini-pilot and pilot plant equipment [including UHT, retort, various equipment to test powder properties and separation techniques]
- Set up, plan, execute, analyze, and report on experiments, ensuring proper documentation and data integrity.
- Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and production, to drive product development initiatives.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with trends and advancements in the organization, industry, and science, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
