We are looking for a R&D Technician in CDI to join the Dairy & dairy alternatives team in the Solution & Ingredient Division of our European subsidiary of the Ajinomoto Group, which provides technical and innovative solutions to food manufacturers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Our expertise in ingredient formulation enables us to meet the specific needs of our customers. 

The application development center located in Le Thillay (95), named Dairy & Solution Laboratory (D&SL), is composed of Dairy and Dairy alternatives team (D&A), Sweet and confectionary team (S&C) and Food Service team. We contribute to the development of new applications and products and ensure the smooth operation of the site.

Your main responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of new applications by preparing and performing weekly dairy and dairy alternatives trials using different equipment such as Thermomix, cheese VATs and Cooker. This includes the manufacturing and characterizing of a range of products including milk, yoghurt, cheese, and their alternatives.
• Contribute to the development of new applications by preparing and performing weekly trials to produce and evaluate other various food such as ham, rice, sauces, meat or fish, etc.
• Manufacturing samples for sales presentations and tradeshows

 

Your missions also include:

• Contribute to the launch of new products in collaboration with the engineers. This includes texture measurement, sensory evaluation, powder properties, shelf-life monitoring, etc..
• Participate in organizing customers’ visits and visitors from the group and other subsidiaries by accompanying team managers and engineers during demonstrations for visitors in compliance with safety regulations.
• Contribute to QHSE (quality, health, safety and environment) and ensure the smooth operation of the laboratory by managing stocks of products and equipment.

• You have a three-year degree in the relevant field ;
• First experience in the R&D food industry, specifically regarding the production of dairy products and alternatives and experience with Stephan cooker would be a plus ;
• Experience in sensory analysis would be a plus ;
• Your team spirit is a key aspect of your personality ;
• You understand and can express yourself in English.

This position is open to everyone. At Ajinomoto, we firmly believe that our success depends on the diversity of our talents and their passion.

We are a subsidiary of the Ajinomoto group, a key player in Japan and a solid reference in food, health and bioscience at the global level. Present in more than 30 countries, with a turnover of nearly 9 billion euros and more than 34,000 employees, the Ajinomoto group combines scientific innovation and culinary know-how to promote healthier eating. Recognized worldwide for its commitment to sustainable development, the group acts for the preservation of the environment and the well-being of populations, which its motto echoes: "Eat Well, Live Well". The Ajinomoto group is present in Europe through several subsidiaries, including the French subsidiary Ajinomoto Foods Europe, composed of the Solutions and Ingredients Division and the Frozen Food Division. The Solutions and Ingredients Division provides technical and innovative solutions to food manufacturers in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Our expertise in the formulation of ingredients allows us to meet the specific needs of our industrial clients. We have more than 250 employees spread across our production site in Nesle, Hauts-de-France, our research and development laboratory in Le Thillay in the Val d'Oise, our sales offices in Hamburg, Germany and our headquarters in Paris. Integrating our Solutions and Ingredients Division means joining passionate, multi-cultural teams driven by strong values. To learn more (avec lien vers https://ajifoodsolutions.eu/)