Mission

Join our dynamic team as a Research and Development Pilot Assistant – Plant Based UHT and immerse yourself in a world of delightful creations. Support the development of new products and reformulation of existing products by combining lab and pilot plant work, organizing and executing trials, conducting analytical and sensorial measurements, and reporting your findings.

Key accountabilities

• You plan, design, and execute pilot trials, including preparing raw materials and operating and cleaning the line.
• You plan, design, and execute lab trials in collaboration with the R&D Manager, covering QC, application, shelf-life, benchmark, and sensory tests.
• You create and organize trial reports, including conclusions and recommendations.
• You continuously improve and update test procedures in collaboration with the R&D Manager.
• You manage the stock of supplies, raw materials, and finished goods.
• You maintain lab and pilot equipment in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• You support administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating recipes in SAP, managing the administrative handover process to the factory, and organizing R&D events such as trainings and customer visits.

Who are we looking for ?

• You have completed a bachelor degree in food chemistry, food technology or nutrition and dietetics or a  program with relevant experience (R&D, food technology). Having a higher degree is not needed for this role.  
• You are well organized and flexible and you like to work in a team. You have a real interest and passion for innovation and development in the food sector.
• You work extremely accurately and systematically and you are familiar with current Microsoft applications (Word and Excel). SAP experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• A good knowledge of English is important and any other languages are a plus.

Why should you join Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th and 14th month pay
• Minimum 5 training days per year

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Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 10 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.