Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Nairobi - Kenya, we are looking for:

R&D Assistant - Food Industry

(Nairobi, Kenya)

Your Mission

We believe that people will attach more and more importance to the quality of their food and search for diversity & new experiences. We believe that our diverse customers will require adjusted products & services. A key element for success is the technical support that is requested both internally and by our customers.  Our innovation centres are the place where our technical teams create a great customer experience.

The R & D support mission is to support the Research & development lab, the innovation center.

Together with R&D team, they contribute to formulation in new product development

What you will do:

Support Innovation Center/R&D organization

• You plan, design, and execute trials, including preparing raw materials and operating and cleaning the line. 

• You plan, design, and execute lab trials in collaboration with the R&D team & Director, 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 Director. 

• You manage the stock of supplies, raw materials, and finished goods. 

• You maintain lab and equipment in collaboration with internal stakeholders and suppliers. 

• You support administrative tasks, including maintaining and updating recipes in Odoo, managing the administrative handover process to the factory, and organizing R&D events such as Innovation Days, trainings and customer visits. 

• Participate in actualizing events/trainings/Demos in conjunction with commercial and R&D teams.

• Participate in strategic exercises to develop new/existing customers, in close collaboration with the R &D and commercial team.

What we expect from you

• Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in in food science or related filed. 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a food production/ operational environment with interest in R&D or lab work.  

• 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.

• Strong communicator, able to connect easily with people
• Computer skills and ability to use professional tools (Microsoft software, Odoo etc)

What you can expect from Puratos

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal