Join our dynamic team as a Research and Development Pilot and lab Assistant 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 analysis in collaboration with the R&D Manager, covering quality analysis, shelf-life tests, benchmark, performing patisserie & bakery applications, 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 are responsible for the daily operational management of the pilot plant, implementation and execution of daily GMP’s.
• You maintain lab and pilot equipment in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• You lead small parts of projects closely related to pilot and/or R&D activities
• You support administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating recipes in SAP and organizing R&D events such as trainings and customer visits.

Who are we looking for?

• You have a bachelor degree or relevant experience in food chemistry, food technology, nutrition and dietetics or similar
  OR you have a secondary degree with strong motivation and with min 3 years of experience in a lab environment or industrial production
• 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 or understanding of English and French is necessary

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 will actively participate in the development of innovative products. 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
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 11 000 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.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

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