R&D Technician - Downstream Process Development

Join Corbion’s Innovation Center Process Technology Group

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. Are you passionate about sustainability and would you like to work for a front-runner in the field of sustainability and make a difference?

For the Innovation Center Process Technology group, we are looking for a hands-on, proactive technician who can support our team in developing new innovative processes for food, biochemical and/or algae business, and improve existing processes. The Process Technology group is one of the core departments of Corbion’s Innovation Center, at our location in Gorinchem. This is the largest R&D site of Corbion worldwide with labs, offices and pilot plants. On this site, our largest lactic acid derivative production facility is also found, serving our core business units.

Corbion Innovation Center’s Process Technology group consists of a team of around 20 scientists and technicians. We create value by providing innovative solutions for process design, development and optimization activities and taking responsibility for scale-up and process demonstration, from bench-top to industrial scale, including technology transfer and implementation support.

The role

As an R&D Technician - Downstream Process Development, you will play an important role in the practical execution of innovation, customer support and process optimization projects. You will contribute to the safety and organization of the laboratories and support equipment maintenance. You have a solid (applied) scientific background in process development related to chemicals and/or food (liquid and solid processing). You are able to work independently as well as in a team environment. You have a can-do attitude and are able to work on multiple activities at once. You like an informal workplace and can be pragmatic. You can communicate, read and write in English proficiently, and you like practical work in a laboratory and/or pilot setting. The R&D Technician - Downstream Process Development reports to the team lead of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare experimental design, planning, and execution of research according to known procedures in a safe manner
• Assist in the design, development, implementation and operation of bench and pilot scale experiments
• Support with the analysis, interpretation and processing of results of experiments, monitor experiments
• Ensure documentation and reporting of procedures and results according to the Corbion standards. Support writing test protocols, SOPs, technology transfer documents and reports in a clear and structured manner
• Maintain lab facilities and equipment, ensuring safety and compliance
• Take ownership of assigned lab areas, ensuring safety and housekeeping standards are met
• Present and discuss results with the team, project team or other departments
• Work within a team framework and support the organization, with both individual responsibility and support of other technicians and scientists
• Align with other departments, such as fermentation, analytics, sensory and application

About you

• BSc in Bio-/Chemical-/Process or Food Engineering/Technology with 1-4 years of experience, focus on process development support in chemical/food industry. Or MSc starting level with 0-2 years of experience
• Experienced in laboratory and pilot scale test setups and experimenting, ideally in downstream process (DSP) units related to solids (e.g. spray drying, granulation) and/or liquids (e.g. crystallization, extraction, adsorption, evaporation, solid-liquid separation)
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Team player
• Problem-solving skills
• Good communicator
• Customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset
• Pragmatic, proactive, independent, hands-on and can-do mentality

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged and supported
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of health, food, and sustainability
• Access to state-of-the-art lab and pilot facilities and the chance to work alongside experts from various disciplines
• A culture that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your experience and growth
• Flexibility to develop your career within a global organization with a strong local presence

Why join Corbion?

• Meaningful impact: your work contributes to medical innovations that improve lives
• Learn & grow: this entry-level role offers opportunities for training, skill development, and progression toward more advanced lab positions
• International environment: be part of a dynamic and diverse team
• Innovative culture: room for initiative, ideas, and personal growth
• Great atmosphere: a professional yet informal workplace where teamwork and fun go hand in hand

Join us at Corbion and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in preserving health and our planet.

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics.