At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to innovative solutions that make a real impact? We are seeking a motivated and hands-on scientist to join our Innovation Center Process Technology team.
The Process Technology group, located at Corbion’s largest global R&D site in Gorinchem, plays a central role in developing, improving, and scaling production processes. This site also houses our largest lactic acid derivative production facility, supporting our global business units. The team of around twenty scientists and technicians delivers innovative process design, development, and optimization across different scales, while driving technology transfer and implementation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As a Downstream Processing Specialist, you will act as a collaborative and practical expert, applying your theoretical and hands-on knowledge to design, optimize, and implement downstream (post-fermentation) processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, optimize, and implement downstream (post-fermentation) processes, including separation technologies (S/L separation, ion exchange, adsorption, G/L separation, extraction, electrodialysis) and concentration/powder production technologies (evaporation, UHT, spray drying, granulation, etc.)
• Lead experimental activities at lab and pilot scale, including experimental design, planning, setup, and execution
• Prepare and execute demo- and production-scale trials, translate outcomes, and support industrial implementation
• Support scale-up, troubleshooting, and optimization of new and existing processes at Corbion sites or external partners
• Operate lab and pilot equipment according to procedures, ensuring the highest safety and quality standards
• Develop and revise SOPs for both routine and non-routine tasks
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, compile results, identify learnings, recommend next steps, and highlight potential IP opportunities
• Document and report procedures and results in line with Corbion’s knowledge management standards
• Act as subject matter expert in downstream processing, contributing to the process technology roadmap and expanding technical know-how
• Collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary innovation teams (fermentation, microbiology, product development, business units, operations)
• Mentor, train, and onboard junior colleagues to support knowledge transfer and skill development