Research and Development Expert

4 weken geleden


Wageningen, Gelderland, Nederland Snaphunt Voltijd

The Opportunity

About the role

  • We are seeking a talented R&D professional to join our Hydrocolloids team.
  • In this role, you will focus on starch functionality and optimization in plant-based cheese matrices.
  • Starch plays a crucial role in the texture, stability, and performance of food products.
  • A comprehensive understanding of chemical compositions, structures, and functional properties of starch is essential for proper utilization of this important ingredient to develop high-quality products.
  • The goal of this project is to map a range of starches at different rheological conditions.
  • You will use the obtained results to link this starch functionality to the plant-based cheese structure, texture, and performance.
  • The created starch map could then be used to better navigate product design.

The Requirements

So, what does it take to be successful in this role?

  • You are a master's student in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a similar field at a Dutch university.
  • You have critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Preferably, you have prior experience with rheology and/or starches.

The Employer

Our client is a global leader in plant-based foods, committed to driving positive change for both people and the planet through our established power brands and investment in cutting-edge food research.



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