Dairy R&D Analytics & NPD Specialist

Ajinomoto Group; Le Thillay; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajinomoto Group is seeking an R&D Analytical Development Specialist on a fixed-term contract (CDD) to join the Dairy & Dairy Alternatives team in the Solution & Ingredient Division at our European subsidiary. Based in Le Thillay (Val-d'Oise), the role focuses on physicochemical analyses, method development, and supporting NPD and application development within a collaborative lab environment.

You will coordinate with project managers, external laboratories, and visitors while maintaining strict

Responsibilities

• Performing physicochemical analyses including sampling capacity, FT-NIR spectrometry, coagulation kinetics, powder properties, shelf-life studies to support dairy applications and NPD
• Developing new analytical methods and SOPs for laboratory instruments
• Supporting application developments and NPD by coordinating with project managers, external laboratories and the factory’s analytical department
• Coordinating sensory evaluation and statistical data treatment for application development and NPD
• Facilitating site visits for customers, headquarters executives and international subsidiaries, collaborating with team managers and engineers during demonstrations for visitors in compliance with safety regulations
• Maintaining rigorous QHSE compliance and optimizing laboratory operations

Job description

Ajinomoto Group is seeking an R&D Analytical Development Specialist on a fixed-term contract (CDD) to join the Dairy & Dairy Alternatives team in the Solution & Ingredient Division at our European subsidiary. Based in Le Thillay (Val-d'Oise), the role focuses on physicochemical analyses, method development, and supporting NPD and application development within a collaborative lab environment.

You will coordinate with project managers, external laboratories, and visitors while maintaining strict