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R&D Technician.

Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s food ingredients and bio-industrial business, where we anticipate trends around taste, nutrition and safety to innovate and provide solutions to manufacturers, retailers and foodservice companies.

Job Purpose and Impact

The R&D Technician will provide analytical support for Cargill Starches, Sweetners and Texturizers in our European R&D Center based in Vilvoorde. In this role, you will be responsible for analysis of assigned samples, sample management, support for Pilot Plant trials and analytical interpretation of generated data.

Key Accountabilities

  • Manage assigned R&D projects related daily activities like sample preparation, analysis of samples, recording all testing results etc.
  • Maintain & calibrate equipment to ensure accuracy of results, general laboratory maintenance and keep track of laboratory supply inventory. Contribute and maintain good lab practices.
  • Perform in depth studies of current infrastructure and systems with the goal of identifying potential conflicts or problems or opportunities to improve operating stability and performance.
  • Provide analytical, promotional, administrative and sales support services.
  • Research and analyze important documentation for problem troubleshooting and resolution of performance or compatibility issues with hardware, operating systems or other software and utilities.
  • Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma, secondary education level or equivalent
  • Minimum of two years of related work experience
  • Fluent level of English

    • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Fluent Dutch or French would be valuable.
  • Good oral & written communication skills.
  • Capability to write reports and present reports and collaborate with team members.
  • Curious, innovative, proactive and open to new technologies.

    • Our Offer
    We provide a fast paced stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

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    R&D Technician.

    Company:
    Cargill
    City:
    Vilvoorde
    Contract type: 
    Permanent, Full-time
    Categories: 
    R&D
    Degree level: 
    Specialisation
    Published:
    15.03.2024
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