Science at Work België
R&D Scientist
Hamme
Master
Uren per week: 40
Erkenningsnummer: 2295\U
Referentienummer: 83205

For an international food company, we are currently looking for a R&D scientist with already some industrial experience. You will join an international R&D team. The team supports product development at lab and pilot level.

Tasks:

  • You have the responsibility of applied research activities related to corrugated board & paper coating to develop superior solutions for our customer with our portfolio of dedicated starches.
  • You are the owner of technical expertise on corrugated board starches for Tereos group and contribute to identify and develop our portfolio with marketing and sales.
  • You manage a laboratory technician.Manage technical projects in laboratory and pilot facility to demonstrate performance of our starch propositions and provide the best solutions adapted to each of our customers.
  • Run customer technical support activities: advice on product solutions, technical trainings, chemical and physical analysis on papers or on glues in laboratory.
  • Assist our technical sales team in customers trials related to referencing trials or application issues.
  • Identify new starch products or blends functionalities to develop our portfolio of products and solutions in close collaboration with marketing and sales.
  • Provide technical training to our internal teams (sales & marketing) and to our customers
  • Reinforce and maintain our scientific expertise mainly on corrugated board gluing but also on paper coating to support product and market developments.
  • Lead or contribute to applied collaborative research projects related to the paper and board application to identify new opportunities .

Wie zoeken we?

  • You have a master degree (bio)chemistry, scientific field related to paper and corrugated board is a plus
  • You have industrial experience of min. 2-3 years in research and development or in industrial production (inks, paintings, insulation, corrugated board).
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% of time at customer sites in EU
  • You are fluent in English and in French. Knowledge of German or Dutch is an advantage.
  • Knowledge and experience on data acquisition and recording, especially in Excel or similar software tools
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, flexible and capable in setting priorities
  • Critical analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, results oriented
  • Ability to constructively interact with colleagues from a wide variety of roles within the company
  • Team player, proactive mindset, a sense of urgency, and an ability to work and manage multiple projects independently

Wat bieden we aan?

  • You will be working in a challenging international R&D environment with growth potential.
  • You will receive a competitive salary package with fringe benefits (meal and eco vouchers, group and hospitalization insurance, bicycle leasing, bonus system, etc.).
  • The company is accessible by public transportation.
  • Flexible starting hours in day shift
 Erkenningsnummer: 2295\U

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