Quality Assurance and Product Development Specialist

3 dagen geleden


Zaandam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Exter B.V. Voltijd

About Exter B.V.

Exter B.V. is a forward-thinking organisation in the food industry, producing high-quality savoury flavourings for application in various food products. Our expertise spans snacks, meat substitutes, ready meals, soups, and sauces, with our products being sold to food producers worldwide.

We have a global presence through our 6 regional sales offices in Zaandam, the Netherlands; Bangkok, Thailand; Shanghai, China; Manila, the Philippines; Jakarta, Indonesia; Montreal, Canada, and we are expanding into Africa.

Our sales offices are closely linked to our Regional Product Development Centres and Production locations in Zaandam and Bangkok.

Your Challenge

In this role as Quality Assurance and Product Development Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring that our customers receive products of the highest quality and taste. Your tasks include supporting research and development, conducting taste tests, preparing sensory analyses, and managing sample shipments from preparation to shipping.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Preparing sensory analyses and processing results
  • Archiving samples and raw materials
  • Managing stock in the Sample Room
  • A-Z shipment of samples to customers
  • Supporting application testing in food products
  • Collaborating with the Sensory Panel leader on taste tests
  • Preparing powder samples based on mixing recipes
  • Coordinating sample shipments to internal and external customers
  • Participating in research work in the R&D lab

Your Profile

To succeed in this role, you should possess:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Familiarity with food sample preparation (products and applications)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse cultures
  • Experience with food industry applications and raw materials
  • A keen eye for detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency in Office 365 tools such as Word and Excel
  • Good administrative skills
  • Ability to evaluate products sensorially and describe their taste
  • Fluent in Dutch, with a decent level of English required

What We Offer

We offer a dynamic and innovative international work environment, opportunities for professional growth and training, a competitive salary appropriate to your experience (£45,000 - £60,000 per annum), 30 vacation days, a bonus scheme, a pension plan where your contribution is only 5%, travel allowance or full reimbursement of public transport costs, and regular team-building events.

Work Schedule: Full-time position with a day shift schedule (Monday to Friday).



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