Lab Assistant - Grains and Seeds

Puratos; Groot-Bijgaarden; Sur place; EUR 26 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Group, dental and hospitalization ins.

Minimum 5 training days per year

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Ownership of your work

Résumé du poste

Puratos Belgium is seeking an R&D Lab Assistant for Sprouted Grains & Soft Grains to support the development of innovative grain-based products from prototype to pilot trials. You will prepare, process, test and evaluate sprouted and soft grain solutions, focusing on taste, texture and quality, and document results for ongoing projects across R&D and bakery applications.

Working closely with colleagues across R&D and international teams, you will gain responsibility over trials and reporting,

Qualifications

• Hands-on interest in food product development and laboratory work required.
• Experience in a food laboratory or industrial environment is an asset.
• Strong sensory awareness and willingness to evaluate products critically.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and execute lab and pilot trials for sprouted and soft grains, including recipe preparation and sampling.
• Support product and process development following experimental designs.
• Perform basic physico-chemical checks (pH, viscosity) and coordinate more complex analyses.
• Evaluate taste, texture and overall product quality through sensory assessments.
• Record, analyze and report trial results clearly for R&D projects.
• Collaborate with test bakers, R&D colleagues and international stakeholders.
• Contribute to a safe lab environment by organizing materials and following hygiene practices.

Connaissances

Hands-on food product development

Strong sensory awareness

Practical and accurate working style

Collaborative mindset

Initiative and curiosity

Good command of English

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biosciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field

Description du poste

R&D Lab Assistant – Sprouted Grains & Soft Grains

As an R&D Lab Assistant – Sprouted Grains & Soft Grains, you provide hands-on support in the development of innovative grain products, from early prototypes to pilot-scale trials. You prepare, process, test and evaluate sprouted and soft grain solutions with a strong focus on taste, texture, quality and reliable execution. Working closely with R&D colleagues and application specialists, you turn product ideas and defined methodologies into well-documented practical results. As your expertise grows, you will take increasing ownership of trials, testing sessions and smaller development activities.

What you will do

• Prepare and execute lab and pilot trials for sprouted grains and soft grains, including recipe preparation, processing, prototyping, sampling and trial set-up.
• Support product and process development by following experimental designs and translating defined procedures and methodologies into consistent hands-on execution.
• Perform practical product measurements such as pH, viscosity and other relevant basic physico-chemical checks, while coordinating more complex analyses with specialized colleagues.
• Evaluate taste, texture and overall product quality through sensory assessments, product panels and structured testing sessions.
• Record, analyze and report trial results clearly and accurately, highlighting observations and supporting conclusions for R&D projects.
• Collaborate with test bakers, R&D colleagues and international stakeholders to test grain solutions in bakery applications and support product samples or implementation activities.
• Contribute to an effective and safe lab environment by organizing materials and samples, following quality and hygiene practices, sharing learnings and helping improve daily ways of working.

Who are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biosciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field.
• A hands-on interest in food product development and a good understanding of food-processing principles; experience in a food laboratory or industrial environment is an asset.
• Strong sensory awareness with curiosity for taste and texture and the willingness to evaluate products critically and participate in sensory panels.
• A practical and accurate working style with the ability to follow procedures, learn new methodologies quickly and document results reliably.
• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to work closely with colleagues across R&D, bakery applications, business teams and countries.
• Initiative and curiosity with the courage to think creatively, propose improvements and gradually take ownership of smaller activities.
• Good command of English; Dutch and/or French is an advantage. You are comfortable with occasional physical handling of ingredients and are open to limited international travel when needed.

What can you expect from Puratos?

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement is key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• A wide variety of Health&Wellbeing benefits
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.