Global Graduate Trainee - Research & Development Associate

Puratos; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Puratos as a Global Graduate Trainee in R&D Bakery Improvers & Mixers, participating in a 3-year program with rotations in the USA and Belgium. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Science, relevant experience, and a passion for the food industry. Enjoy competitive benefits, including salary, insurance, and paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Insurance coverage from day one

Immediate 401(k) with matching

Over 5 weeks of paid time off in the first year

Health services including onsite exams and coaching

Family insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Final year student or graduate within the last 18 months.
• Relevant internship or work experience in Food, FMCG, or similar.
• Willingness to relocate globally.

Responsibilities

• Engage in innovation and project work designing and experimenting with bakery improvers and mixes.
• Analyze results, draw conclusions, and recommend actions.
• Support business development and customer relationships.

Skills

Innovative mindset

Teamwork

Flexibility

Achievement-oriented

Passion for the Food industry

Fluent in English

Education

University Degree in Food Science or related

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Detail

Global Graduate Trainee - Research & Development Associate

Become our Global Graduate Trainee in R&D Bakery Improvers & Mixers for our rapidly growing, global team!

Over the course of our 3-year Graduate Trainee program, you will participate in 3 annual rotations within our Research & Development Bakery Improvers & Mixes department at our USA HQ, with an international assignment (+/- 1-year foreign experience).

Year 1: Pennsauken, NJ - Deep-Dive into R&D Bakery

• Complete an introductory RAP (Recipe, Additive, Process program).
• Engage in innovation and project work designing and experimenting with bakery improvers and mixes.
• Analyze results, draw conclusions, and recommend actions.
• Share insights with the global R&D community.
• Collaborate with Applied R&D and Application Specialists in Innovation Centers.

Year 2: Belgium R&D Team

• Participate in an international assignment in Belgium.
• Work on innovation projects across various markets.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovations.

Year 3: West Coast, USA - Application Specialist

• Work in California Innovation Center.
• Assist in troubleshooting, product development, and implementation.
• Support business development and customer relationships.

Candidate Profile

• University Degree in Food Science or related, with excellent academic record.
• Final year student or graduate within the last 18 months.
• Relevant internship or work experience in Food, FMCG, or similar.
• Innovative mindset, teamwork, flexibility, achievement-oriented.
• Passion for the Food industry.
• Willingness to relocate globally.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and open to using AI and databases.

Why Join Puratos?

Puratos is a purpose-driven global company focused on food innovation for good. We offer a range of ingredients and services for bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors in over 100 countries. Our culture promotes innovation, pioneering spirit, and community commitment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Insurance coverage from day one.
• Immediate 401(k) with matching.
• Over 5 weeks of paid time off in the first year.
• Health services including onsite exams and coaching.
• Family insurance coverage.

If you are solution-oriented, analytical, and passionate about leading and inspiring, join us for "a career for good."