Process Engineer (R&D Vegetable Protein-Corn)

Job description

People are at the heart of our strategy

A family-owned Group, Roquette offers a  positive  and  attractive  work and career environment, in which everyone can learn,  develop , contribute to the overall company performance and be  recognized  for doing so.

A career with Roquette will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference as you work with some of the brightest individuals in the industry.

Position Summary:

Product and process development supporting global protein business

Roquette America’s Customer Innovation Center in Geneva, Illinois, is home, to leaders paving the way for Roquette’s future. The individuals you will connect with day-to-day are creating innovative solutions impacting your everyday life in pharmaceutical, nutrition, food and other applications.

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

·  Provide technical expertise in process development supporting global protein business strategy
·  Create and execute short term and long term technology projects through internal development and external collaboration
·  Develop and conduct process trials (lab, pilot, and production) to improve and optimize current process
·  Contribute to a highly scientific, market focus, and collaborative R&D organization 
·  Contribute to a safe and environmentally friendly workplace

Position Qualifications:

·  BS in chemical engineering, chemistry, or equivalent. MS and PhD preferable
·  Min 3 years industrial experience in vegetable protein process and product development
·  Demonstrated at least one of the following expertise: vegetable protein extraction, corn wet milling, corn mycotoxin, based on experience and broad scientific & technological watch
·  Demonstrated hands on experience of pilot and industrial scale unit operations and equipment
·  Proficient in mass balance, process design and cost estimation
·  Domestic and international travel (up to 30%) required
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Location: Geneva, IL

Roquette, a privately held, family-owned business, ranks high among the world's leading producers of starch derivatives and is the largest producer of polyols in the world. Since its foundation in 1933, Roquette's development has been based on long term industrial strategy and an on-going drive to innovation and customer service.  Employing 8,000 people, production facilities are located in Europe, the USA and Asia and specialize in the processing of agricultural raw materials.  The company markets over 650 products in more than 100 countries, backed up by its global network of subsidiaries and agents.  Key markets include Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical, Industrial, Fermentation and Animal Nutrition.

Roquette America is a wholly owned subsidiary of its parent company, Roquette Frères, and is also privately held.  In the US, the company employs approximately 500 employees at two manufacturing facilities: Keokuk, Iowa (US HQ) and Gurnee, Illinois, and their business development office in Geneva, Illinois.

Position Summary:

Nutrition development supporting global nutrition strategy and protein business

Position Responsibilities:

·  Establish and maintain nutrition science network in Americas region
·  Define and coordinate nutrition studies in America region supporting global nutrition strategy and compliance of regional regulatory needs
·  Establish market and customer intelligence to identify needs for protein nutrition study and claims
·  Present Nutrition benefits of Roquette product and clinic study to regional customers
·  Provide training to regional internal and external customers 

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Position Qualifications:

·  MS, PhD preferable, in nutrition, biochemistry, biology, or equivalent.
·  Min 3 years industrial hands on experience in nutrition or analytical of vegetable protein
·  Demonstrated expertise in protein quality, bioactivity, and clinic study protocol preparation
·  Demonstrated record in broad scientific & technological watch and external collaboration
·  Demonstrated capability in project generation, coordination and execution, as well as knowledge in intellectual property
·  US Citizen or Permanent Resident Status Required.

Roquette is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. ​

Roquette is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. ​

COMPETENCIES:    

We expect four leadership skills from all our employees:  

• Act like a valuable team member  

• Target quality and excellence  

• Be disciplined and compliant  

• Make decisions quickly and with determination.  

   

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An Equal Opportunity Employer  “AAP, EEO, M/F/H/V/D, Drug-Free Workplace”  

  

   

Other Duties  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

   

Roquette provides numerous career opportunities, thanks to the diversity of its jobs and their international dimension.

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