Bakery Engineer / R&D Technologist

Angel Yeast Co., Ltd; Louvain-la-Neuve; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Contribution to sustainable food solutions

Résumé du poste

Angel Yeast Co., Ltd in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking a Bakery Application Developer with over 5 years of experience in bakery product development. The role involves developing and optimizing applications using yeast-based ingredients and leading formulation development for various bakery products.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Food Science or related fields, possesses in-depth knowledge of ingredient functionality, and has strong communication skills in English. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience in bakery product development.
• In-depth knowledge of yeast and bakery ingredient functionality.
• Ability to design experiments, interpret technical data, and troubleshoot.

Responsabilités

• Develop and optimize bakery applications using yeast-based ingredients.
• Lead formulation development for bakery products including breads.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams.

Connaissances

Bakery ingredient functionality

Dough rheology

Flour quality assessment

Communication skills

Independent lab work

Formation

Degree in Food Science or related field

Description du poste

Angel Yeast | Angel Yeast European Innovation Center

Type: Full-time, on-site

Experience: 5+ years of industry experience in bakery application development or related fields

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize bakery applications using Angel Yeast's yeast-based ingredients, including yeast, yeast extracts, yeast proteins and other baking ingredients
• Design and execute robust, practical baking tests that meet customer requirements and reflect European market trends
• Lead formulation development and iterative prototyping for bakery products, including breads, Viennoiseries, and other fermented goods
• Provide technical support and customized solutions to key accounts and bakery customers across Europe
• Conduct baking demonstrations at customer sites, in-house application lab, and professional trade fairs (individual and group sessions)
• Translate customer briefs and market requirements into scalable product formulations and technical solutions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and headquarters R&D teams to support business-driven product development
• Monitor competitor products, emerging ingredients, and bakery technology trends to guide formulation decisions
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, quality, and internal R&D standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Baking/Milling Technology, or a related discipline; professional training or work as a baker is a strong plus
• At least 5 years of industry experience in bakery product development, preferably in premix/bread manufacturers or major yeast industry players
• In-depth knowledge of bakery ingredient functionality, dough rheology, and flour quality assessment; ability to design experiments, interpret technical data, and troubleshoot formulation issues
• Strong hands‑on mentality with ability to work independently in a lab environment
• Business-oriented mindset with ability to translate technical work into customer value; good communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional and customer-facing environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English, with ability to deliver effective customer‑facing demonstrations and training. Proficiency in English for global collaboration (written and spoken); French or Dutch is a plus
• Willingness to travel for customer visits, trade shows in Europe, and knowledge exchange in headquarters China

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of yeast protein innovation and contribute to sustainable food solutions
• Exposure to global R&D projects and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across different regions
• Professional development and career growth opportunities within a global biotechnology company
• Competitive compensation and benefits package