Junior Development Specialist R&D

In de rol van Junior Development Specialist ben je een hands-on en detailgerichte collega binnen het Proteins development team, met een solide achtergrond in food science of food technology. Je hebt expertise in dairy proteins vanuit zowel development- als application-perspectief. Je ondersteunt new product development-projecten, past kennis van dairy proteins toe om producten en processen te verbeteren en werkt praktisch in lab- en pilot plant-omgevingen, met als doel milk protein developments van lab-schaal naar factory implementation te brengen.

Wat we vragen

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Applied Sciences met meer dan 3 jaar ervaring, of een university degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, of een gerelateerd vakgebied met minder dan 3 jaar ervaring.
• 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; 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.

Ons team

You will be a member of the cluster Proteins within the FrieslandCampina Ingredients development team. The Proteins team comprises a mix of highly skilled experts, project managers and development specialists. The dairy protein ingredients we develop and maintain are targeted at the markets Early Life Nutrition, Medical Nutrition and Performance & Active Nutrition.

Esther.vanSchoonhoven@frieslandcampina.com