Medior Development Specialist (all genders)

FrieslandCampina; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range €3,900–€5,250 gross/mo

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Annual leave 200 hours

Laptop & home office equipment

Annual bonus program

Job summary

FrieslandCampina seeks a Medior Development Specialist to advance dairy proteins from lab-scale to factory implementation. Based in Wageningen, NL, you will lead projects, plan experiments, and collaborate with R&D, QA, and production teams to drive protein ingredient development.

You bring 5+ years of relevant experience, strong milk protein knowledge, and excellent English communication. The role offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a farmer-owned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Applied Sciences with over 5 years of experience, or a university degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related field with more than 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in milk protein development and functionality, particularly within the context of dairy proteins and preferably a B2B innovation environment.
• Strong theoretical physical/chemical understanding of milk proteins.
• Proficiency in project and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory or (small) pilot plant setting.
• Accurate work and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Resilience and problem-solving: can-do mentality.
• Digital savvy.

Responsibilities

• Leverage extensive knowledge of milk proteins to develop innovative dairy ingredients. Responsibilities encompass managing projects, developing recipes and specifications (SAP PLM), managing clearance, validation, and implementation of new products and processes, and enhancing existing ones.
• Facilitate the scale-up of new or improved products and processes in an operational environment, adhering to innovation, safety, quality, and local site procedures.
• Independently conduct practical experiments and product development tasks, ensuring high standards of accuracy and reliability.
• Independently design, plan, execute, analyze, and report on experiments, ensuring thorough documentation and data integrity.
• Manage light to medium complex projects, demonstrating resilience and strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Develop and maintain internal relations and cultivate external relations at a tactical level.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and production, to drive product development initiatives.
• Stay up to date of trends and advancements in the organization, industry, and sc

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Lab experience

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Experimentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Applied Sciences

University degree in Food Science / Dairy Technology

Tools

SAP PLM

Job description

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The Development Specialist is a result oriented member of the Proteins Development Team. With a robust background in food science or food technology, the specialist brings profound expertise in dairy proteins from both theoretical and practical perspectives. This role necessitates the ability to manage light to medium complex projects, provide comprehensive hands‑on support, and demonstrate extensive knowledge of dairy proteins. Ultimately, the Development Specialist is instrumental in advancing dairy proteins from lab-scale development to factory implementation.

What we ask

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Applied Sciences with over 5 years of experience, or a university degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related field with more than 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in milk protein development and functionality, particularly within the context of dairy proteins and preferably a B2B innovation environment.
• Strong theoretical physical/chemical understanding of milk proteins.
• Proficiency in project and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Hands‑on experience in a laboratory or (small) pilot plant setting.
• Accurate work and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Resilience and problem‑solving: can‑do mentality.
• Digital savvy.

What we offer

At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer‑owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.

Employment benefits:

• Salary between €3,900 and €5,250 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role.
• A work week of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year‑end allowance, 10% company bonus (company performance‑based), 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme.
• Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way).
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.
• A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.
• Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, such as health support, employee assistance programs and diversity initiatives.
• Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee.

Vacancy description

In this position, your tasks and responsibilities include:

• Leverage extensive knowledge of milk proteins to develop innovative dairy ingredients. Responsibilities encompass managing projects, developing recipes and specifications (SAP PLM), managing clearance, validation, and implementation of new products and processes, and enhancing existing ones.
• Facilitate the scale‑up of new or improved products and processes in an operational environment, adhering to innovation, safety, quality, and local site procedures.
• Independently conduct practical experiments and product development tasks, ensuring high standards of accuracy and reliability.
• Independently design, plan, execute, analyze, and report on experiments, ensuring thorough documentation and data integrity.

• Manage light to medium complex projects, demonstrating resilience and strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

• Develop and maintain internal relations and cultivate external relations at a tactical level.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and production, to drive product development initiatives.
• Stay up to date of trends and advancements in the organization, industry, and sc

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are.

We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world.

You will be a member of the cluster Proteins within the FrieslandCampina Ingredients development team. The position is based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, in the FrieslandCampina Innovation Centre . The Proteins team comprises a mix of highly skilled experts, project managers and development specialists. The dairy protein ingredients we develop and maintain are targeted at the markets Early Life Nutrition, Medical Nutrition and Performance & Active Nutrition.

Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

A tangible impact

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

Do you have any questions?

Please contact our recruiter Esther van Schoonhoven

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@ Royal FrieslandCampina