Ausnutria

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Research Scientist – Dairy Digestion

Zwolle/Wageningen

32 – 40 hours per week

Master/PhD

Ausnutria B.V. is looking for a passionate Research Scientist (Senior) to contribute to our ambitious growth plans within the global (infant) nutrition arena.

In this function, you will be part of the Ausnutria B.V. Research & Development department. You will be working closely together with internal colleagues in R&D, Medical Marketing and New Product Development. Additionally, you will collaborate with external partners at universities, research organizations and ingredient providers. You will actively contribute to broadening the organization’s scientific understanding of (infant) nutrition and enabling the realization of strategic objectives.

You will have a PhD degree with a scientific track record in biomedical or nutritional sciences, preferably in the field of infant nutrition, digestion, metabolism and/or microbiology, with at least 5 years of working experience in an industrial environment (food or pharma).

Next to the above, you

Actively contribute to successful execution of the R&D Nutrition strategy and program, focused on the characterization and understanding of the functional benefits of dairy ingredients and products by applying your insights, knowledge and (dairy based infant) nutrition, digestion, metabolism and / or gut health (microbiome) expertise;

Identify and anticipate upon new developments and trends, create valuable opportunities and concepts. Initiate research projects and programs to enhance knowledge on safety profile and efficacy of dairy and dairy-derived ingredients on gastrointestinal health.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Medical Marketing, Operations). Develop and maintain a network of industry contacts, scientific professionals and key opinion leaders, collaborate with universities and research institutes (contract researchers) in projects and actively participate to relevant industry and scientific events.

Build and maintain state-of-the-art level of knowledge in the requested field of expertise by networking within the scientific community, actively participating in scientific conferences and publishing in peer reviewed scientific papers. Ensure accessibility of knowledge to others, as well as its implementation in projects.

How do you make the difference?

You Have:

A background in biomedical or nutritional sciences, with knowledge of (dairy) digestion, metabolism or microbiology (PhD) or an equivalent discipline;

Demonstrated experience in design and conduct of related in vitro / in vivo studies and/or food intervention clinical studies

At least 5 years working experience in the dairy, pharma- or infant nutrition industry

Good interpersonal & communication skills

Good command of the English language, Dutch is an advantage

You are:

A dedicated, pro-active, experienced and creative professional with demonstrated business acumen

A team player, able to operate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams

Able to independently develop a short- and long-term research strategy in your field of expertise

Up-to-date of latest development in nutritional sciences in the above mentioned areas, preferably in infant nutrition

Able to translate business needs into R&D project and product portfolio

What we offer

Working at Ausnutria B.V. means working at an organization with an open and entrepreneurial corporate culture;

A salary between € 4.500 to € 6.500 gross per month, depending on experience;

25 vacation days;

Teamwork is important and leads to success, where a healthy mix of drive, commitment, knowledge, humor and involvement is appreciated;

We offer an environment where you can grow and further develop your talents. There is plenty of room to think along with improvements and attention for personal development. Contribute to growth means perspective in the long term;

Interested?
if you have any questions about the job, please contact Karen Knipping, Research Scientist at Ausnutria on 088-116 36 00 (no agency’s!)

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