Bakery R&D Technologist: European Innovation Lead

Konvert HR NV; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International R&D programs

Professional development

Competitive salary package

Multicultural environment

Job summary

Konvert HR NV is seeking an experienced Bakery Product Developer to lead yeast-based ingredient solutions across Europe. You will design trials, optimize formulations, and translate technical results into value for customers and stakeholders.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, and commercial teams, deliver demonstrations, and stay abreast of market trends. A 5+ year background in bakery development and strong English skills are required; French/Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Baking Technology, Milling Technology, or a related field; practical bakery training valued.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in bakery product development in premix manufacturers, industrial bakeries, or yeast ingredient companies.
• Expertise in bakery ingredient functionality, dough behavior, flour performance evaluation, and process optimization.
• Ability to design trials, analyze results, identify root causes, and resolve formulation challenges.
• Hands-on and autonomous in a laboratory and application environment.
• Commercial awareness to translate technical expertise into customer benefits.
• Strong collaboration across departments and with customers.
• Excellent presentation and communication; training sessions and workshops.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French or Dutch is an asset.
• Willing to travel across Europe to meetings and HQ visits in China.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and enhance bakery solutions using yeast-based ingredients.
• Plan and conduct practical baking trials aligned with European market trends.
• Lead recipe formulation and optimize products for breads and pastries.
• Deliver technical solutions to strategic customers and bakery manufacturers across Europe.
• Organize bakery demonstrations in customer facilities, centers, and exhibitions.
• Translate customer specifications into scalable formulations and recommendations.
• Partner with commercial, marketing, and global R&D teams to support innovation.
• Monitor industry developments and ingredient advances in bakery processing.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, quality requirements, and internal R&D procedures.

Skills

Bakery product development

Dough behavior

Process optimization

Trial design

Customer collaboration

Presentation skills

English fluency

Willing to travel

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

Konvert HR NV is seeking an experienced Bakery Product Developer to lead yeast-based ingredient solutions across Europe. You will design trials, optimize formulations, and translate technical results into value for customers and stakeholders.

You will collaborate with R&D, marketing, and commercial teams, deliver demonstrations, and stay abreast of market trends. A 5+ year background in bakery development and strong English skills are required; French/Dutch is a plus.