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R&D Technician Food | Port of Ghent | Attractive Salary + Meal Vouchers & Bike Lease | Innovative Food Player | Direct Impact on New Recipes! The Organization: Our client is an international market leader in the production and distribution of natural fruit-based ingredients. From their modern terminal in the Port of Ghent, they supply all of Europe. You will join a small, close-knit local team with a personal atmosphere, backed by the stability of a global group. Here, you aren’t just a number—you are a crucial link in developing the food of tomorrow. Your Impact: As a Product Development & Application Technician, you are the driving force behind the application development of plant-based ingredients (oils, fibers, purees). Your goal? To create innovative recipes for sectors such as bakery, dairy, and meat substitutes.
Job Responsibility:
60% Product Development: Develop and optimize recipes and conduct stability tests
20% Sample Management: Manage inventory and ensure the flawless shipment of samples to customers worldwide
20% Lab Organization: Keep the lab in top condition (equipment maintenance, safety documentation)
Requirements:
Degree in Food Science / Food Technology or an equivalent field
Hands-on experience in a lab or kitchen environment, specifically with recipe formulation and nutritional calculations
Familiar with EU labeling and claims legislation (or willing to learn this quickly)
High attention to detail regarding data entry, strong organizational skills, and a true team player within an international context
Proactive, customer-oriented, and a 'hands-on' mentality