CDI - Enzymes & New Biotech Ingredients Technician (H/F)

Job description

DANONE is a global food company holding top positions in healthy food through its four businesses: Essential Plant based and dairy products, Specialized Nutrition and Waters. Its mission, bringing health through food to as many people as possible, embodies commitment to human progress and business success. It gives meaning to the work of our 100,000 Danoners worldwide on an everyday basis.

For passionate people looking for autonomy and exciting career opportunities, Danone truly has something special inside.

 

The Danone Advanced Technology Team is one of the global Research and Innovation Teams of Danone. Its mission is to DELIVER BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES TO CREATE VALUE, BENEFITING PEOPLE AND PLANET!

 

More specifically, the Advanced Technologies – Ingredients department is in charge of developing innovative ingredients and providing expertise in the different categories of existing or emerging ingredients as well as anticipating scientific and technological solutions through the promotion and development of our ecosystem.

 

MAIN MISSION OF THE ROLE

The primary assignment of the Technician in Food Biotechnology will be to carry out the laboratory and pilot plant work. This activity is key to support innovation projects related to the characterisation and application of biotech derived ingredients into the broad Danone portfolio (including fresh-dairy, plant-based and specialised nutrition products).

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·  Develop products or new material prototypes (from lab to pilot scale) including biotech-derived ingredients
·  Conduct analytical tests such as taste, texture and structure…
·  Work closely with Biotech Scientist and support project needs
·  Analyse data and interpret results to make informed decisions and recommendations regarding product formulations or processing techniques.
·  Regularly communicate results to team members through presentation and/or report
·  Support business requests by carrying out lab and pilot trials
·  Record experimental data systematically.

 

Education and experience

·  BSc in food technology, food engineering or any related fields
·  Hands-on approach and interest in food product development and food process
·  Solid knowledge in dairy technology & ingredients
·  Proven track record of using common laboratory equipment
·  Good working knowledge of English

Soft Skills

·  Positive attitude and passion for hands-on research and development
·  Good communication and collaboration skills to work efficiently with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
·  Fast learner and team player
·  Agile and flexible nature

ABOUT US:

 

At Danone, we guarantee that you can simply be yourself. We are convinced that it is up to you to define your way of working, developing, progressing.  

 With us, you will work in an exciting, complex and challenging environment. This is how you will create new opportunities! 

You will work with brands recognized worldwide such as Blédina, Evian or Actimel. Be innovative, entrepreneurial and the impact you will have will impress you.  

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