Job Description

Are you someone who enjoys hands-on experimental work and is curious about how innovative (bio)processes and food ingredients are developed and optimized?

As part of the broader R&D team at Cosun, you will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and international colleagues. You will work mainly in the laboratory and occasionally pilot plant environment, supporting process development, scale-up activities, and product innovation projects.

What do we expect from you as an R&D Technician?

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing experiments and ensuring the availability of the required raw materials, equipment, and test setups.

Executing laboratory and pilot-scale experiments, primarily related to Upstream Processing (USP) and Downstream Processing (DSP) activities.

Contribute to method & SOP development,

Performing analytical measurements and supporting relevant analytical testing when required.

Operating and monitoring process equipment such as bioreactors, centrifuges, filtration systems, homogenizers, separators, and other laboratory and pilot plant equipment.

Accurately documenting experiments, analyses, observations, and trial results.

Interpreting and communicating results to R&D Scientists and Process Engineers.

Contributing ideas for improvements in processes, methods, and ways of working.

Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized laboratory environment.

Supporting the management, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory and equipment, materials, and inventories.

Qualifications

At least MBO+ or HBO degree in Food Technology, (Bio)Process Engineering, Laboratory Technology, or a related field.

Internship and/or work experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, bioprocessing, biotechnology, food, or industrial production environment.

A hands-on mentality and strong interest in experimental and process development work.

A structured and accurate way of working, with attention to detail.

The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

A proactive mindset and the motivation to actively contribute ideas and solutions.

Good communication skills.

A good command of English (spoken and written).

Additional Information

A full-time gross monthly salary between €3.800 and €4.600, depending on your knowledge and experience.

An attractive bonus scheme.

27 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days.

An excellent pension plan.

A varied and challenging role in a modern R&D environment.

Unlimited access to online trainings and development opportunities.

Sustainability is an important part of our organization. Therefore, we actively contribute to initiatives that support local nature conservation and biodiversity.

Discounted membership at a selected gym.

An inspiring workplace within Cosun, where innovation, sustainability, and personal development go hand in hand.

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