Fermentation Specialist

Fermentation Specialist Wat ga je doen?

Do you want to turn innovative fermentation ideas into practical solutions for sustainable food?

At the Cosun Innovation Center in Dinteloord, we are looking for a Fermentation Specialist. The Fermentation Specialist executes and reports on practical experimental work related to fermentation technology. The Fermentation Specialist contributes to the knowledge development of the fermentation capability and the successful delivery of the research and/or New Product Development projects.  

You will work closely with Scientists, project managers and cross-functional project members.  

About Cosun

Royal Cosun is a leading international agricultural cooperative and is owned by approximately 8,100 sugar beet growers. Our purpose is clear: we aim to contribute to an enjoyable, nutritional and circular world by unlocking the full potential of plants and people for current and next generations. This purpose is rooted in 125 years of Cosun history in successfully valorizing arable crops, such as sugar beets, chicory and potatoes, and co-products into a diverse portfolio of value-added products.

Your main mission is to:

• Prepare the execution of the experimental design, including planning, material ordering and laboratory set-up according to known procedures in a safe manner 
• Executes the experimental work at lab scale, pilot scale and/or possibly factory scale
• Ensuring robust documentation and reporting of results in a clear and structured manner 
• Support the analysis, interpretation, and processing of results of experiments
• Present and discuss results with the team, project team or other departments 
• Assist in continuous improvement of the design, development and operation of bench and pilot scale experiments and their associated procedures / SOP 
• Maintain lab facilities and equipment, ensuring safety and good housekeeping standards are met  

Wat neem je mee?

Your profile

• BSc in Bio-, Chemical-, Process or Food Engineering/Technology
• 1–4 years of experience in laboratory and pilot-scale test setups and experimentation
• Ideally experienced in fermentation for the food industry
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and experience in cross-functional collaboration
• Pragmatic, proactive, independent, and hands-on with a can-do mentality
• Organized, data-driven, curious, and open-minded

Wat krijg je ervoor terug?

What do we offer?

• Contribute to innovations that make food systems more sustainable and future-proof
• Work at the Cosun Innovation Center, where science meets creativity and collaboration
• Access to the Cosun Academy and tailored development programs to boost your career
• Competitive salary (€4,100 – €5,000) per month, pension plan, and flexible working hours
• Join a cooperative built on trust, respect, and shared ambition—where your ideas matter and teamwork drives success

Where will you work?

You will be part of the Advanced Process Team within Corporate Invention, reporting to the Senior Lead Scientist Advanced Process. At the Cosun Innovation Center, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and commercial partners to develop innovative fermentation technologies. Our team culture emphasizes trust, collaboration, and shared ambition, ensuring that everyone feels valued and included.

Interested? Apply now! Please submit your application by December 16. A case study or assessment may be included as part of the selection process.

Procedure

Je leren kennen

Indien je goed aansluit op de vacature neemt de HR Specialist Recruitment contact met je op. Dit om alvast een eerste beeld te krijgen en mogelijke vragen van weerszijde beantwoord te krijgen.

Het eerste gesprek

In het eerste gesprek kom je in contact met jouw mogelijk toekomstige manager en uiteraard is er iemand van HR aanwezig om je als persoon wat beter te leren kennen.

Case

Mogelijk is een case onderdeel van de procedure. Hierin wordt er gekeken hoe je met bepaalde praktijksituaties om zou gaan. Vaak kan de case vanuit huis worden gemaakt en soms maak je de case voor aanvang van het 2e gesprek op locatie.

Het tweede gesprek

Wat goed je bent nog in de procedure! Tijdens dit gesprek gaan we nog wat dieper op de zaken in. Daarnaast willen ook deze personen je nog wat beter leren kennen, zodat we zeker weten dat we een mooie match hebben.