Food Tech R&D Advisor (Flexible Hours)

Destrooper Biscuits; Belgique; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Destrooper Biscuits, a 100% Belgian, internationally recognized food company, is seeking a Science & Research Advisor to translate scientific insights into tangible product and process improvements. You’ll lead applied research, drive innovation, and collaborate with universities, suppliers, and internal teams across R&D, quality, production and supply chain.

You’ll monitor trends in food technology and ensure developments are integrated into products, raw materials and processes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in food technology, bioengineering, chemistry or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in applied research or R&D within the food industry or related sector.
• Analytical, curious and capable of thinking in possibilities.
• Strong interest in technology, data, process control and innovation.
• Independent, structured, proactive, and initiative-driven.
• Bridge builder who collaborates with colleagues and external partners.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; knowledge of French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Independently conduct applied scientific research to improve product performance, process control and production efficiency.
• Initiate and coordinate R&D projects focused on innovation, quality and technological renewal.
• Build a network of external experts (suppliers, research institutions, universities) and use it as a sounding board for internal challenges.
• Translate scientific developments in the market into applicable insights for products and processes.
• Act as a substantive sparring partner for colleagues in product development, packaging and process optimization.
• Develop and implement methodologies to support scientific substantiation of product development (e.g., experimental design, statistical evaluation, validation).
• Share knowledge within the team and ensure scientific insights are anchored in the organization.

Connaissances

Analytical

Data-driven

Process control

Innovation

Independence

Bridge building

Dutch (Fluent)

English (Fluent)

Formation

Master's degree in Food Technology or related field

Outils

Statistical methods

Description du poste

Destrooper Biscuits, a 100% Belgian, internationally recognized food company, is seeking a Science & Research Advisor to translate scientific insights into tangible product and process improvements. You’ll lead applied research, drive innovation, and collaborate with universities, suppliers, and internal teams across R&D, quality, production and supply chain.

You’ll monitor trends in food technology and ensure developments are integrated into products, raw materials and processes.