About this role
Product Development Specialist
We are seeking a skilled Product Development Specialist to join our team. As a Product Development Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting us in New Product Development (NPD) projects for our customers.
* You will receive intensive training on the job from our staff and broaden your knowledge on ingredients, different food product types, technology, and the market based on literature, fairs, meetings with suppliers, training, etc.
* You will perform lab-scale prototyping tests to create samples and new products.
* You will perform analyses on food products: pH, Brix, acidity, etc.
* You will be actively involved in and later lead NPD projects and be responsible for the product specification definition. The product development track is defined from pilot testing until industrial validation (upscaling).
About the ideal candidate
* Bachelor or Master degree, preferably related to food but adjacent profiles are also possible.
* Possess first experience (2-3 years) in food product development.
* Have a strong interest in developing food products.
* Be entrepreneurial, hands-on, and able to work independently.
* Be open to continuously learn on the job, from colleagues, etc.
* Be a team player.
* Have good project management skills.
* Be fluent in Dutch and English, knowledge of French is a plus.
About the benefits
We offer a challenging job in an established product development company with good links to the corporate & food industry world. You will be given every opportunity to develop together with the company. Your skills and efforts will be recompensed with an attractive salary and the right benefits.
We are also open to working with part-time or full-time freelancers. In this case, a market-conform rate will be set and a proper commercial contract will be negotiated.