R&D Lab Technician

at  Puratos

Job Description

WHO ARE WE?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 10 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.
Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.
Working at Puratos Belgium
At Puratos Belgium, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, and 5 production sites. Our dedication to safety, health and wellbeing, along with respectful collaboration, empowers our employees to innovate and grow together. Our headquarters is in Groot-Bijgaarden, and we have five production sites located in Groot-Bijgaarden, Erembodegem, Lummen, Andenne, and St-Vith. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, we pave the way for career growth and meaningful contributions within our company, the industry, and the communities we serve.

We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

• Belgium

This is Puratos
At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

• You will ensure fluent operations and maintenance of the lab and pilot area by ordering and collecting raw materials on time, managing packaging materials, and cleaning devices.
• You are co-responsible for safety, quality, and technical excellence in the lab and pilot area, along with your peers.
• You will create Standard Operational Procedures for the lab and pilot area, ensure implementation, and keep them up-to-date with all procedures.
• You will support lab administration by completing proper documentation on raw materials, formulations, and technical specifications of finished goods.

Who are we looking for ?

• You have completed a bachelor degree in food chemistry, food technology or nutrition or a program with relevant experience (R&D, food technology). Having experience in a lab environment would be a big plus.
• You are well organized and flexible and you like to work in a team. You have a real interest and passion for innovation and development in the food sector.
• You work extremely accurately and systematically and you are familiar with Microsoft office. SAP is a plus.
• A good knowledge of English is important. Any other languages are a plus.