- Takes active responsibilities in executing application projects following established procedures and guidelines to solve problems and improve or generate new products and solutions in close collaboration with Customer Innovation Managers and Research Scientists
- Will be responsible for testing raw materials and ingredients with regard to their crystallization and emulsification properties following established research plans and respecting the agreed deadlines.
- Has the responsibility to organize and execute pilot plant trials, being responsible for the entire process from planning to execution of the test
- Independently assess whether test results are reliable, compiling reports on trials using a standardised format
- Supports the execution of the innovation pipeline to meet business objectives and supports short to medium-term market driven innovation.
- Knowledge in fats and oils processing with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in production lines
- University degree in Food Science, Food Processing, Chemistry, Food Engineering and/or a solid experience with proven competence as a process expert advantageous
- Knowledge in oils and fats chemistry and physics, fat crystallization, emulsions, analysis and applications in foods would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of the food industry and the hygiene and safety aspects involved.
- Ability to plan independently, organize and execute application trials.
- Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Drives improvements and open for a challenge.
- Comfortable working in an international business environment.
- Experience working with virtual and/or matrix teams and ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in this environment would be an advantage.
- University degree in Food Science, Food Processing, Chemistry, Food Engineering and/or a solid experience with proven competence as a process expert would be a clear advantage.
- 10% non-contribution pension
- Bonus scheme.
- UK Healthcare scheme.
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays.
- Group life cover.
- Group income protection scheme.
- Ride2Work scheme.