Job area: Recherche & Développement
Activity: Baking
Location: Marcq-en-Barœul, France
Contract type: Permanent Contract

Contribute to an exciting mission
What will your daily life look like?

This position is based in the R&D Team and especially the Center of Excellence: Baking Science & Nutrition with the focus on yeast and sourdough fermentation, fundamentals of breadmaking process, cereals and nutritional benefits of bread. In this path, we study the new scientific and technological solutions to enhance texture, taste and shelf-life and nutritional benefits of bread.

As a Scientist & Project Manager focus on Yeast & Breadmaking, your key responsabilities will be :

Conduct research to improve Lesaffre products as well as their scientific and technical knowledge in breadmaking. Drafting and presenting results.
Assist in developing new tools and methodologies in the breadmaking domain.
Interact with business stakeholders and participate in upstream reflection for the definition and development of research projects.
Interface with other R&D Centers, Baking Centers and Regions.
Bibliographical follow-up of subjects of interest and technological watch in the field of competence.
Represent the company at conferences and participate in the scientific network on yeasts used in breadmaking.
Assist with the management and planning of Baking Projects.
Development and management of baking methods.
Contribute to continuous improvement of the bake house.

Make a personal impact
That makes you the ideal candidate

To be successful in this position, you have/are

Food Science, Bioscience or Chemistry degree (PhD preferred)
Proven research experience in breadmaking in a leading company in its market
Good knowledge of yeast in breadmaking application
Proven experience in managing research projects
Skills or interest in new computer technologies
Fluent in English. Basic French knowledge is a plus

Skills:

Planning and organization skills
Strong analytical skills
Rigor
Good communication skills, synthetic, knows how to adapt and convey messages
Sense of management and relationship, pro-active and team spirited
Creativity and entrepreneur mindset
Open to change and continuously improve
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, multinational matrix organization
Works independently, strong self-drive
Positive drive and energy

Grow in a Global Network
What We Bring to You

What can Lesaffre offer you:

Join a family business rich in a long history with human-oriented values with a mission: To Nourish and Protect our Planet,
Evolve 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 background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Let’s take on tomorrow’s challenges together

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.

Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in more than 50 countries.

Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.