Extrusion Scientist - Plant Protein Innovation & Scale-Up

ADM; Wageningen; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Technical Scientist Extrusion in Wageningen to enhance protein solutions through product development. The role involves managing projects from concept to commercialization while collaborating closely with manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in food science, with a minimum of five years in extrusion development. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on plant proteins and innovation.

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Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of working experience in extrusion product development.
• Solid understanding of plant protein functionality and structuring.
• Hands-on experience in factory environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop new protein-based products using extrusion technologies.
• Manage multiple product development projects.
• Lead scale-up activities from pilot to full production.

Skills

Food extrusion

Plant protein functionality

Cross-functional project collaboration

Technical translation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or similar

Job description

ADM is seeking a Technical Scientist Extrusion in Wageningen to enhance protein solutions through product development. The role involves managing projects from concept to commercialization while collaborating closely with manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in food science, with a minimum of five years in extrusion development. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on plant proteins and innovation.

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