Medior Development Specialist R&D

Medior Development Specialist

The Development Specialist is a result oriented member of the Proteins Development Team. With a robust background in food science or food technology, the specialist brings profound expertise in dairy proteins from both theoretical and practical perspectives. This role necessitates the ability to manage light to medium complex projects, provide comprehensive hands-on support, and demonstrate extensive knowledge of dairy proteins. Ultimately, the Development Specialist is instrumental in advancing dairy proteins from lab-scale development to factory implementation.

Wat we vragen

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Applied Sciences with over 5 years of experience, or a university degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related field with more than 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in milk protein development and functionality, particularly within the context of dairy proteins and preferably a B2B innovation environment.
• Strong theoretical physical/chemical understanding of milk proteins.
• Proficiency in project and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory or (small) pilot plant setting.
• Accurate work and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Resilience and problem-solving: can-do mentality.
• Digital savvy.

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; Workweek of 40 hours, 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:

• Leverage extensive knowledge of milk proteins to develop innovative dairy ingredients. Responsibilities encompass managing projects, developing recipes and specifications (SAP PLM), managing clearance, validation, and implementation of new products and processes, and enhancing existing ones.
• Facilitate the scale-up of new or improved products and processes in an operational environment, adhering to innovation, safety, quality, and local site procedures.
• Independently conduct practical experiments and product development tasks, ensuring high standards of accuracy and reliability.
• Independently design, plan, execute, analyze, and report on experiments, ensuring thorough documentation and data integrity.
• Manage light to medium complex projects, demonstrating resilience and strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Develop and maintain internal relations and cultivate external relations at a tactical level.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and production, to drive product development initiatives.
• Stay up to date of 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 position is based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, in the FrieslandCampina Innovation Centre. 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.