Senior R&D Technician Food Ingredients

Gorinchem - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Corbion we exist to champion preservation in all its forms preserving food and food production health and our planet.

Are you passionate about food and driven to create technical and chemical solutions that enhance product quality and shelf life Do you enjoy hands-on lab work and want to understand the science behind what makes products work If so wed love to meet you!
From January 2026 onwards were looking for a proactive hands-on Senior Technician to join our Product Development (PD) team within the Innovation Center. Youll help develop and improve products and value propositions across diverse application areas with a strong focus on food and nutrition.
The interview process for this vacancy will commence in October 2025.

About the Team

Based in Gorinchem (NL) the PD team consists of 14 professionals and supports all branches of the company especially in health and nutrition. We focus on innovation prototyping and customer/business support. Youll be part of a sub-team of 5 and report to theManager Product Development.

Your Role

As a Senior Technician youll bring a solid applied technical backgroundideally in chemistry or food scienceand work both independently and in multidisciplinary teams. Youll spend most of your time in the lab collaborating with microbiologists and application experts across fermentation powder technology and sustainability.

Youre customer-focused pragmatic and thrive in a dynamic informal environment. Youre fluent in English (Dutch is a plus) and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute lab-based projects and support tasks
Understand the technical context of experiments
Contribute to strategic and customer projects as a technical lead or team member
Collaborate with subject matter experts across disciplines
Align priorities and escalate when needed
Build and expand your technical expertise

Your Profile

Bachelors or Masters degree in (organic) chemistry powder technology or food science
Several years of experience in a non-routine lab setting
Passion for food science and innovation
Strong project management skills or interest in developing them
Skilled in experimental design and cross-functional alignment
Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus
Business- and customer-oriented mindset
Enjoy working in a vibrant informal environment
You are able and willing to commute to Gorinchem (NL) on a daily basis

What We Offer

A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation thrives
Opportunities to work on impactful projects that shape the future of food and nutrition
Access to cutting-edge lab facilities and cross-disciplinary expertise
A culture that values curiosity ownership and continuous learning
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Flexibility to grow your career in a global organization with a strong local presence

Why join Corbion

Meaningful impact: your work contributes to medical innovations that improve lives.
Learn & grow: this role offers opportunities for training skill development and progression toward more advanced positions.
International environment: be part of a dynamic and diverse team.
Innovative culture: room for initiative ideas and personal growth.
Great atmosphere: a professional yet informal workplace where teamwork and fun go hand in hand.

Join us at Corbion and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in preserving health and our planet.

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives and a leading supplier of emulsifiers functional enzyme blends minerals vitamins and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production health and our planet. For over 100 years we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety quality innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food home & personal care animal nutrition pharmaceuticals medical devices and 2024 Corbion generated annual sales of 1288.1 million and had a workforce of 2399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information:

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At Corbion we exist to champion preservation in all its forms preserving food and food production health and our planet.Are you passionate about food and driven to create technical and chemical solutions that enhance product quality and shelf life Do you enjoy hands-on lab work and want to understan...