CDD 12 months - Technicien(ne) Ferments & Fermentation Plant based- H/F

Descripción del puesto:

Context, Department Challenges:
The Plant-Based Fermentation Technician position is part of the R&I Advanced Technology division, whose main missions are to:
* Create innovative and differentiating technological solutions that meet the needs of consumers and patients, following the strategic framework of One Planet One Health.
* Support Zone/CBU teams responsible for short-term projects in finding solutions to their challenges whenever high-level expertise is required.
* Develop and establish leading capabilities, standards, and systems by leveraging digital tools.
Within the Advanced Technology Process department, the Ferments & Fermentation division is tasked with:
* Delivering innovative biological solutions (cultures & enzymes) during medium to long-term projects to provide superior and specific product experiences across various categories (dairy, plant-based, specialized nutrition, waters).
* Deliver bioprocesses and associated biotechnologies to meet market innovation demands within an OPOH context.
* Provide support and expertise to breakthrough innovation projects within the area of competence.
Main missions and responsibilities:
* Leads or contributes to delivering work packages within the projects carried out by the team.
* Defines plans and/or recipes (formulas, analytical plans, plannings) in collaboration with the project manager/work package leader. Is proactive in proposing ideas.
* Submits requests for trials/analyses (using dedicated tools such as Artemis/LIMS).
* Conducts ferments/product trials, particularly within the scope of plant-based media (transfer and monitoring with the pilot and/or Barcelona; or independently; or in collaboration with the engineer or other technicians on the projects; or externally).
* Compile trial results.
* Meets deadlines and ensures quality execution of trials.
* Contributes to the analysis of results and to the physico-chemical and sensory characterization of the products.
* Contributes to the capitalization of data concerning Ferments and/or Fermentation and/or propagation trials.
* Participates in drafting specifications for ferments and processes.
* Participates in drafting the CIR (Research Tax Credit documentation).
* Participates in technological monitoring and the capitalization of knowledge in the area of expertise: Ferments, fermentations, and propagations.
* Participates in optimizing laboratory processes and interactions between pilot units.
* Works in collaboration with the external ecosystem/partnerships during development, industrial testing, or training activities.
* Participates in technological and analytical monitoring in the areas of Ferments, Fermentations, Downstream processes, and formulation, particularly concerning plant-based media.
* Participates in the maintenance and optimization of equipment, laboratory processes (monitoring and implementation of best practices, protocols), and interactions between laboratories and pilot units.
Function dimensions:
* May supervise one apprentice or one intern.
Main functional relationships:
* Advanced Techno Process and Ingredients
* Global Quality Dairy and Food Safety Center
* MNS
* R&D Zones and CBUs
* C&P
* Ferment suppliers connect under manager suppervision

Skills
* Education: Bac +2 (equivalent to associate degree) with over 7 years’ experience in biology, bioprocesses, or agri-food.
* Good knowledge of Fermentation, Bioprocesses, and Microbiology.
* Experience in manufacturing processes on plant-based media
* Knowledge in physico-chemical analyses (HPLC, enzymatic, etc.) and microbiological analyses
* Good knowledge of agri-food processing
* Good knowledge of Quality and Food Safety (HACCP, FSSC22000, etc.)
* Knowledge in sensory analysis
* Knowledge of English