Company Description

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.

In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in more than 50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.

Job Description

This position is based in the R&D Team and especially the Center of Excellence: Baking Science & Nutrition with the focus on yeast and sourdough fermentation, fundamentals of breadmaking process, cereals and nutritional benefits of bread. In this path, we study the new scientific and technological solutions to enhance texture, taste and shelf-life and nutritional benefits of bread.

As a Scientist & Project Manager focus on Yeast & Breadmaking, your key responsabilities will be :

• Conduct research to improve Lesaffre products as well as their scientific and technical knowledge in breadmaking. Drafting and presenting results.
• Assist in developing new tools and methodologies in the breadmaking domain.
• Interact with business stakeholders and participate in upstream reflection for the definition and development of research projects.
• Interface with other R&D Centers, Baking Centers and Regions.
• Bibliographical follow-up of subjects of interest and technological watch in the field of competence.
• Represent the company at conferences and participate in the scientific network on yeasts used in breadmaking.
• Assist with the management and planning of Baking Projects.
• Development and management of baking methods.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the bake house.

To be successful in this position, you have/are

• Food Science, Bioscience or Chemistry degree (PhD preferred)
• Proven research experience in breadmaking in a leading company in its market
• Good knowledge of yeast in breadmaking application
• Proven experience in managing research projects
• Skills or interest in new computer technologies
• Fluent in English. Basic French knowledge is a plus

Skills:

• Planning and organization skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Rigor
• Good communication skills, synthetic, knows how to adapt and convey messages
• Sense of management and relationship, pro-active and team spirited
• Creativity and entrepreneur mindset
• Open to change and continuously improve
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multinational matrix organization
• Works independently, strong self-drive
• Positive drive and energy

Additional Information

What can Lesaffre offer you: 

• Join a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet, 
• Evolve in an enriching work environment and a multicultural context 

 At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.