Concentration and Separation Technologist

Research & Innovation

About the job

We are looking for a Concentration and Separation Technologist to join our Concentration and Separation team and to work on Dairy, Plant-Based and Specialized nutrition applications (new ingredients, new functionalities, new applications, new finished goods) using concentration and separation technologies, such as membrane filtration.

This role is based in Utrecht (NL), at the Danone Research and Innovation Center, as soon as possible.

In this position, you will report to the Concentration and Separation Sr Technologist.

Your main responsibilities will focus on:

• Responsibility 1: Develop and optimize Concentration and Separation processes for the extraction, separation and concentration of compounds at different stages of the manufacturing process (e.g., upstream extraction of raw materials of plant origin or downstream concentration to obtain protein-rich finished dairy products).
• Create, structure and implement projects.
• Design and execute trials at pilot plant scale, analyze results and optimize the process.
• Responsibility 2: Work in collaboration with other experts from R&I Advanced Technology
• Validate the produced products with product developers and if necessary, participate in consumer tests.
• Responsibility 3: Develop synergies with other R&I functions but also Engineering, Quality, Operations, Cycle and Procurement / Milk Valorisation Unit
• Actively participate in the business cases building.
• Deliver recommendations and guidelines for implementation in regions (GTS and trainings) in collaboration with Engineering and Quality.
• Responsibility 4: Develop and centralize the technological expertise of the concentration and separation team and more globally of Danone.
• Deliver and improve trainings about Concentration and Separation technologies and applications.
• Be an active member of the membrane filtration community.

About you

The criteria below remain indicative. A candidate who has a different combination of experience and skills could also be considered.

• From a Master degree in Food Technology or Food Process Engineering background, you have over 3 years of successful experience in this field
• You are available as soon as possible
• Essential Criteria 1 – Strong communication, teamwork mindset, rigorous
• Essential Criteria 2 – exp: Excel, preferred SAP, PowerBI
• Essential Criterion 3– exp: English will be essential to communicate with the rest of the team!
• Strong analytical skills; be able to interpret findings and effectively communicate them with a wide range of stakeholders
• Pro-active and owner-based mentality and eagerness to learn
• Willingness to travel, sometimes up to 40% of time

About Danone

Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as Evian, Nutricia, Activia and Nutrilon and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself. Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

We are proud to be an equal employer. We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible for all.

Did you know that as a B-Corp certified company, Danone Benelux meets the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability?

We Offer

At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and even on some of our products.

Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.