R&D Plant Chemistry Technician (M/F)

A leading global player in the field of yeast and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, produces, and provides innovative solutions for breadmaking, 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 11,700 employees distributed across more than 50 countries. Lesaffre generates a turnover of 3.2 billion euros.

The substrates and derivatives department of Lesaffre International valorizes and develops new products of plant origin (sugar industry, starch industry) for technical applications. As part of internal mobility, we are looking for our future technician to join the group's derivatives products laboratory and support its activity. To this end, you will take charge of the following missions: Main R&D Mission: Formulate and characterize prototypes of new products developed in the laboratory or at pilot scale. Implement application tests and specific analysis methods. Write summary notes and present results. Prepare laboratory and pre-industrial samples for prospects or customers. Other secondary missions: Develop processes from laboratory scale to industrial pilot scale. Guarantee the proper functioning of the laboratory. Interact with raw material and laboratory equipment suppliers. Maintain a physico-chemical database of derivatives products at the group level. Analyze and characterize new raw materials entering the formulas.

With a professional license or BUT degree in chemistry, agri-food, or formulation disciplines, you have a significant first experience of 2 to 5 years in formulation and/or characterization of natural derivative products. Skills: Knowledge of hydrocolloids and the sugar industry is a plus. You also master office tools. Good level of technical English. Strong interest in sustainable development and plant chemistry. You are autonomous, organized, and creative. You are proactive and enjoy working in a team.

Joining Lesaffre means: Joining a family company with a long history and values focused on people with a mission: To feed and protect our planet,

Evolving in an enriching work environment and a multicultural context

At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your origin, gender, age, or abilities. We encourage all applications, because we believe that varied perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.