Functie

At Paulig, we believe every meal counts. As an international player in the food and beverage industry and as a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our R&D team in the Frying and Snacks Department, for a replacement of maternity leave. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for conducting experiments, support testruns, analyzing data, and providing technical support to the Belgium R&D team. Being responsible for maintaining an operational laboratory with focus on equipment, laboratory consumables, product ingredients will be part of your key responsibilities.

Department: Research and Development (R&D) Frying and Snacks

What you will do:

Non Project work

• Responsible for keeping laboratory operation, and continuoulsy optimize the wow, maintaining SOPs, etc.

• Maintaining & calibrating laboratory equipment

• Safeguarding the stock of laboratory consumables, ingredients and Library materials.

• Maintain Raw materials up to date in our Database SPEC PDM

• Actively participate weekly plannings meeting

• Drive safety and actively look out for safety improvements.

• Live according to Paulig leadership principles and promote the common Paulig culture and collaboration within Paulig.

Project work

Aid the Belgium R&D team to deliver on innovation product development in accordance witht the approved portfolio roadmaps to enable the delivery on KPI's for taste, product quality, sustainability, cost and convenience (for consumers and customers). Product categories in scope: Baking, Frying & Snacks.

• Provide samples on request to Support the different business functions

• Perform Laboratory analyses: salt, moisture, pH, flowability, density, texture, residual oxygen, viscosity, granulometry, damaged starch etc.

• Initiate, follow up and report on external Analyses: microbiology, nutritional values, etc.

• Actively participate to evaluate (shelf life) samples

• Aid R&D colleges with production test runs

• O rganize sensory evaluations

Jouw profiel

What we expect:

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology

- Relevant scientific training

- Eye for detail, team player, analytical mind

- Experience in a laboratory environment

- Experience in setting up sensory tests and keeping the laboratory operational, as well as in preparing product development samples.

- Familiar with setting up analytical experiments, reporting results

- Sensory experience + trained panel member

- Experience in the flour industry

- Experience with product development AND experience in Food Quality

At Paulig, we value every person as an individual and a professional and expect the same from you. Like us, you strive for excellence in everything you do. You enjoy working with people with different backgrounds and are relationship oriented. The ability to cooperate and communicate with others is a key for success in this role.

• Samenwerkingen op het gebied van onderzoek en ontwikkeling met scholen, universiteiten, technische centra, ... ontwikkelen en coördineren
• De methodes en middelen voor studies en ontwerp en hun uitvoering bepalen
• Technische dossiers voor de beschrijving van het project opstellen en aanpassen
• De uitvoerbaarheid van het project bestuderen
  Technische en technologische voorstellen uitwerken
• Domein: Onderzoek
• Domein: Ontwikkeling
• Domein: Testen, valideren
• Wetenschappelijke, technologische, technische, reglementaire, … informatie opvolgen en actualiseren
• Testen uitvoeren
  De resultaten analyseren
  Het product en proces op punt stellen
• Projecten becijferen en technisch ondersteunen (plannen, ...)
• Verschillende diensten en klanten technisch bijstaan
• Oplossingen en technische en technologische evoluties ontwikkelen
  De kenmerken en eisen van het project bestuderen

Aanbod

What we offer:

· Pauli g is home to continuous learning opportunities and is a dynamic workplace that has a strong future-oriented focus.

· At Paulig, everyone has a role to play in building a healthier, more sustainable food culture and enable the future of food.

- A fixed term agreement from June 2024 till mid January 2025.

More information and how to apply:

T his position is located In Roeselare .

Did you get excited? We would be happy to hear from you! Please send your application.

Want to learn more about working for Paulig and what we offer? Read more on www.pauliggroup.com

Paulig is a family-owned food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides all things tasty; coffees and beverages, Tex Mex and spices, snacks and plant-based choices. The company's brands are Paulig, Santa Maria, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy. Paulig’s sales amounted to EUR 1,1 billion in 2022. The company has 2,300 passionate employees in 13 different countries working around the purpose For a life full of flavour.

At Paulig, we value every person as an individual and a professional and expect the same from you. Like us, you strive for excellence in everything you do. You enjoy working with people with different backgrounds and are relationship oriented. The ability to cooperate and communicate with others is a key for success in this role.

Solliciteren

Sandra Mormentyn
051260148
be.jobs@paulig.com