Apprenticeship – Microbiology & Data Analysis - 1 year
A global leader in the field of yeast and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, produces, and provides innovative solutions for baking, taste & food pleasure, wellness & health, and biotechnology. A family group, born in Northern France in 1853, now multi-local and multicultural, Lesaffre is committed to entrepreneurship with confidence to better feed and protect the planet. Close to its customers and partners, Lesaffre employs 11,000 employees distributed across nearly 80 subsidiaries located in +50 countries. Lesaffre generates a turnover of 2.7 billion euros.
With its 30 years of experience and its 170 employees worldwide, Phileo is considered a major player in the animal nutrition, health, and wellness market. By working at the crossroads of nutrition and animal health, Phileo designs, develops, and provides innovative nutritional solutions that improve animal health and performance. Its capacity for innovation and its mastery of manufacturing processes allow it to meet the highest requirements of the industry and animal production. Its global presence provides it with proximity to the field and strong adaptability to its customers' needs.
Missions: 1) Applied Microbiology: Participation in the deployment and validation of enumeration protocols (CFU) in external laboratories. Performing laboratory manipulations (sample preparation, microbiological analyses). Analysis and interpretation of results, in collaboration with technical teams. 2) Data Analysis & support to the Regulatory department: Collection and structuring of analytical data (physico-chemical and microbiological parameters) by production site. Technical analysis of product specifications and associated data, in connection with European regulatory requirements. Support to the Regulatory department: consolidation of data, preparation of technical summaries, and participation in the development of recommendations.
Profile sought: Education: Student in the final year of a Master's degree (M2) in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field. Technical skills: Microbiology: Experience in enumeration (CFU), sample preparation (bacteria, yeast, food matrices). Data analysis: Proficiency in Excel, ability to exploit and synthesize results (descriptive statistics, comparative tables). Product parameters: Interest in physico-chemical analyses (pH, moisture, composition) and their impact on products. Languages: Fluent English (mandatory) – Spanish is a plus. Transversal skills: Rigor and organization: Management of parallel missions (laboratory and data analysis). Autonomy: Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal teams. Communication: Ability to popularize technical results for non-specialist interlocutors. Analytical spirit: Ability to identify trends and propose improvements.
- Duration: 1 year. Start as soon as possible
- Position open to people with disabilities