Scientist in sourdough and ingredients (W/M) – 12 months CDD

Lesaffre; Friauville; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) seeks a scientist specialized in sourdough and functional ingredients for baking to join the Breadmaking Research and Innovation (BRI) Center of Excellence. You will design assays, lead experimental trials and drive new tools to advance breadmaking science.

Reporting to the Head of Sourdough and Ingredients, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to strengthen Lesaffre's scientific leadership in breadmaking across global markets.

Responsibilities

• 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, coordinating experimental trials 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.

Job description

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 Head of Sourdough and Ingredients. 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 :

• 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, coordinating experimental trials 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.