Senior R&D Technician - Food Ingredients

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.

Are you passionate about food and driven to create technical and chemical solutions that enhance product quality and shelf life? Do you enjoy hands-on lab work and want to understand the science behind what makes products work? If so, we’d love to meet you! From January 2026 onwards, we’re looking for a proactive, hands-on Senior Technician to join our Product Development (PD) team within the Innovation Center. You’ll help develop and improve products and value propositions across diverse application areas, with a strong focus on food and nutrition.

About the Team

Based in Gorinchem (NL), the PD team consists of approximately 14 professionals and supports all branches of the company, especially in health and nutrition. We focus on innovation, prototyping, and customer/business support. You’ll be part of a sub-team of 5 and report to the Manager Product Development.

Your Role

As a Senior Technician, you’ll bring a solid applied technical background—ideally in chemistry or food science—and work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams. You’ll spend most of your time in the lab, collaborating with microbiologists and application experts across fermentation, powder technology, and sustainability. You’re customer-focused, pragmatic, and thrive in a dynamic, informal environment. You’re fluent in English (Dutch is a plus) and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute lab-based projects and support tasks
• Understand the technical context of experiments
• Contribute to strategic and customer projects as a technical lead or team member
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across disciplines
• Align priorities and escalate when needed
• Build and expand your technical expertise

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in (organic) chemistry, powder technology, or food science
• Several years of experience in a non-routine lab setting
• Passion for food science and innovation
• Strong project management skills or interest in developing them
• Skilled in experimental design and cross-functional alignment
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus
• Business- and customer-oriented mindset
• Enjoy working in a vibrant, informal environment
• You are able and willing to commute to Gorinchem (NL) on a daily basis

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation thrives
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the future of food and nutrition
• Access to cutting-edge lab facilities and cross-disciplinary expertise
• A culture that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexibility to grow your career in 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 role offers opportunities for training, skill development, and progression toward more advanced 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. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,288.1 million and had a workforce of 2,399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam.