General description

Full-time entry-level position in R&D with a one-year contract.

This is an excellent position for anyone looking to start and build a career in food R&D and product development.
A successful candidate thrives in a dynamic product development environment.
This position is expected to be fulfilled onsite as it involves working mostly in our laboratory facilities.

The R&D Lab Technician will be responsible for preparing, executing and reporting of laboratory-scale prototyping and characterisation of plant-based cheese products and its subcomponents.
Under guidance from senior members of the team, you will perform laboratory-scale experimental plans for prototyping and characterisation of the products using sensory, microscope, rheometer, pH, or other relevant methods .

Tasks

• Performing of laboratory scale prototyping of plant based (cheese)
• Perform characterisation of plant-based cheese products, semi-finished products or raw materials (texture, sensory, rheology, microscopy, etc)
• Organize and keep track of analysis performed by external laboratory (microbiology, shelf-life, etc)
• Recording of raw results of experiments in structured manner
• Reporting of obtained results in (graphical) overview ready for interpretation
• Reporting of additional observations during the experimental work that could be relevant to data interpretation.
• Participate in evaluation of results with the experimental plan owner.
• Execute experimental plans by carefully and precisely applying the required techniques according to procedures and protocols.
• Keep equipment in good working conditions.
  Ensure that maintenance and calibration of the equipment complies with the required standards.
• Maintain and upkeep R&D lab including, equipment maintenance, cleanliness, organization, restocking of supplies.
• Propose improvements of the laboratory ways of working, including technical, logistical and Environment, Health and Safety procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills

• BS in Food Science or other applied science
• Practical lab manipulations knowledge and experience required, from previous work experience or as part of education
• Accurate data entry, documentation, following the procedures is a must
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Capable of organizing resources for conduct of experiments
• Capable of multitasking and keeping track of multiple projects with different timelines.
• Willing to reach out and ask questions for clarification.
• Ability to adapt and pivot quickly due to changing priorities.
• Result-oriented, with a proactive mentality and a can-do attitude
• Team player, and good communication skills.
  Good English level.