Scientist in sourdough and ingredients (W/M) - 12 months CDD Lesaffre
Acteur majeur de la fermentation pour la nutrition et la santé.
CDD / Temporaire
Marcq-en-Baroeul
Télétravail : non spécifié
Salaire : non spécifié
> 4 ans
Les compétences que l’on cherche
Communication
Positive attitude
Basic
Votre nouvelle entreprise
11000 collaborateurs
Farmaceutický priemysel / Biotechnológie
Krmivá / Výživa zvierat
Âge moyen : 41
Créée en 1853
Chiffre d'affaires : 3 milliards
Acteur majeur mondial de la fermentation, Lesaffre cultive depuis plus de 170 ans le vivant en explorant et en révélant chaque jour le potentiel infini de la fermentation et des micro-organismes.
Nos 11 000 collaborateurs collaborent avec l’ensemble de nos parties prenantes afin de trouver des solutions aux besoins de nutrition, de santé et de respect de l’environnement.
Une mission nous guide dans nos actions au quotidien : entreprendre ensemble pour mieux nourrir et protéger la planète.
Vos missions au quotidien
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 11 700 people in more than 50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3,2 billion euros.
Job Description
As a scientist specialised in sourdough and functional ingredients for baking, you will be part of the Lesaffre Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), specifically, a member of the Breadmaking Research and Innovation (BRI) Center of Excellence, reporting to the Head of Sourdough and Ingredients. The mission of the BRI team is to pioneer and master all aspects of breadmaking (from milling and raw materials to baking and nutritional value of bread) to meet the scientific challenges of our global markets.
Your missions :
Design, set-up and execute assays to study and develop new knowledge, processes and products, for the sourdoughs and ingredients portfolio.
Take part in projects as a scientific leader or team member, coordinating experimental trials with a technician from the BRI team.
Ensure bibliographic follow-up and technological watch in the fields of competence.
Drive the implementation of new tools, technologies and methodologies to ensure continuous improvement and support scientific leadership of Lesaffre in Breadmaking.
Ce que l’on cherche
Education and Experience:
You hold a master or an engineering degree in Food science / Microbiology or a related field. You have a 5-year experience in R&D in the food industry.
Technical skills:
Expertise in food science, particularly breadmaking process and ingredients
Knowledge on sourdough: microbiology, metabolism, fermentation parameters
Product development: from lab scale to industrial
Project management
Software use: ELN/LIMS
Fluent in English, basic French knowledge is recommended
Soft skills:
Autonomous, pragmatic, pro-active and with a critical thinking attitude.
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multinational matrix organization working in project mode.
Good communication skills, synthetic, able to adapt and convey messages.
Creative and positive state of mind.
Starting date: 18/01/2027
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.
