Scientist Wageningen • SIRE Life Sciences

The Company
Join a global company known for its purpose-driven approach and commitment to innovation. Work with well-recognized brands that positively impact consumers and communities worldwide. We foster a dynamic environment where new ideas are encouraged, and business is seen as a force for good.

Role Description
We are looking for a Product Developer to support innovation, product improvement, and technical development in plant-based alternatives. This role involves formulation development, process optimization, and product testing while working with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and quality.

Responsibilities:
-Develop and optimize plant-based meat formulations
-R&D projects in new technology and sustainability
-Conduct root-cause analysis & ingredient testing
-Ensure compliance with safety & quality standards
-Collaborate with technical, marketing, and supply chain teams

Qualifications
-Education: HBO or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, -Process Engineering, or a related field.
-Preferred: Minimum 1 year of relevant professional experience.
-Knowledge of and experience with Texturized Vegetable Proteins and/or Meat Processing is an advantage.
-Technical mindset applied to solutions, eye for detail, and analytical thinking

Requirements
-In essence: you are humble yet rebellious, entrepreneurial, energetic, and fun!
-Pro-active mindset
-Teamwork, easily connecting with others and effective cross-functional collaboration.
-Analytical, critical & structured thinker.
-Good communication skills (written & verbal) and fluency in English.
-Ability to work in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment.
-You embrace change, are curious, learn rapidly, and easily adapt your ways of working.

Other Information
Are you interested and do want to apply for this role, please fill out your application via the apply button below and contact Stefan Charles.

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