Scientist in sourdough and ingredients - 6 months contract (W/M)

Lesaffre; Marcq-en-Barœul; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A key player in the fermentation industry is seeking a Scientist specialized in sourdough and ingredients for a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate will lead projects in the Breadmaking Research and Innovation Center, focusing on innovative solutions for the baking industry. Responsibilities include designing experiments, product development, and project coordination. Candidates should have a Master's degree, experience in food science, and strong English communication skills. The role offers a dynamic environment and a commitment to nourish and protect the planet.

Prestations

Enriching work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Master or engineering degree in Food science/Microbiology or a related field.
• Expertise in food science, particularly breadmaking process and ingredients.
• Knowledge on sourdough: microbiology, metabolism, fermentation parameters.
• Product development: from lab scale to industrial.
• Project management experience.
• Fluent in English; basic French knowledge is a plus.
• Autonomous, pragmatic, pro-active, and critical thinking attitude.

Responsabilités

• Design and execute assays for sourdoughs and ingredients.
• Participate in projects as a scientific leader or team member.
• Ensure bibliographic follow-up and technological watch.
• Drive implementation of new tools and methodologies.

Connaissances

Food science

Microbiology

Breadmaking process

Product development

Project management

Fluent in English

Good communication skills

Formation

Master or engineering degree in Food science/Microbiology or a related field

Description du poste

Scientist in sourdough and ingredients - 6 months contract (W/M)

• Full-time
• Activity: Corporate
• Contract type: Fix term contract

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions forBaking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed toworking with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs11 000 peoplein more than50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.

As a scientist specialised in sourdough and functional ingredients for baking, you will be part of the Lesaffre Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), specifically, a member of the Breadmaking Research and Innovation (BRI) Center of Excellence, reporting to the BRI director. The mission of the BRI team is to pioneer and master all aspects of breadmaking (from milling and raw materials to baking and nutritional value of bread) to meet the scientific challenges of our global markets.

Your missions will be to :

• Design, set-up and execute assays to study and develop new knowledge, processes and products, for the sourdoughs and ingredients portfolio.
• Take part in projects as a scientific leader or team member, performing or coordinating experimental trials, possibly in collaboration with a technician from the BRI team.
• Ensure bibliographic follow-up and technological watch in the fields of competence.
• Drive the implementation of new tools, technologies and methodologies to ensure continuous improvement and support scientific leadership of Lesaffre in Breadmaking.

Qualifications

• Master or engineering degree in Food science/Microbiology or a related field.
• Expertise in food science, particularly breadmaking process and ingredients
• Knowledge on sourdough: microbiology, metabolism, fermentation parameters
• Product development: from lab scale to industrial
• Project management
• Fluent in English. Basic French knowledge is a plus.
• Autonomous, pragmatic, pro-active and with a critical thinking attitude.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multinational matrix organization working in project mode.
• Good communication skills, synthetic, able to adapt and convey messages.
• Creative and positive state of mind.

Benefits

• Joining a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet,
• Evolvingin an enriching work environment and a multicultural context

At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.