This position of Gut function Scientist, within the Innovation, Science & Nutrition department, aims to positively impact the diet & health of people by bringing adapted solutions in the countries where we operate.
Your Mission:
Contribute to scientific projects through state-of-the-art laboratory execution using in vitro digestion models. Design and perform experiments, generate robust scientific evidence, analyze and visualize data, and translate scientific findings into clear insights and recommendations for project teams and stakeholders. Collaborate efficiently with internal teams and existing scientific networks to strengthen Danone’s scientific expertise and support business opportunities.
Overall contribute to generate the scientific rational supporting Danone business in line with our “Health Through Gut” strategy.
Your accountabilities:
Bring scientific and technical expertise to the team through state-of-the-art laboratory execution using in vitro digestion models, ensuring scientific rigor, reproducibility, traceability and compliance with laboratory and safety procedures; monitor the scientific literature to strengthen methodologies and identify scientific opportunities relevant for innovation and business.
Communicate scientific results and recommendations to scientists and non-expert stakeholders through clear presentations, data visualization, study reports and project discussions, supporting informed decision-making.
Contribute efficiently to transversal scientific projects by working with formulation, microbiology, nutrition, analytical and other R&I teams and by delivering agreed project activities within scope, timelines and available resources.
About you:
Master’s degree or PhD in digestive physiology, gut physiology, gastrointestinal biology, nutritional science or a closely related discipline. Strong knowledge of gut and digestive physiology and hands-on experience with in-vitro models simulating the human gut; basic knowledge of interactions between food matrices, ingredients, microorganisms and the gastrointestinal environment. Experience in experimental design, laboratory execution, data interpretation and scientific problem-solving.
Official employer posting: https://careers.danone.com/en-global/jobs/cdi-gut-function-scientist-28318-en-us.html
