Medior Development Specialist (all genders

Medior Development Specialist (all genders) Medior Development Specialist (all genders) Wageningen (NL) R&D 32-40 Job Description Job Alerts Link Medior Development Specialist (all genders)

The Development Specialist is a result oriented member of the Proteins Development Team. With a robust background in food science or food technology, the specialist brings profound expertise in dairy proteins from both theoretical and practical perspectives. This role necessitates the ability to manage light to medium complex projects, provide comprehensive hands‑on support, and demonstrate extensive knowledge of dairy proteins. Ultimately, the Development Specialist is instrumental in advancing dairy proteins from lab-scale development to factory implementation.

What we ask

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) in Applied Sciences with over 5 years of experience, or a university degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related field with more than 3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in milk protein development and functionality, particularly within the context of dairy proteins and preferably a B2B innovation environment.
• Strong theoretical physical/chemical understanding of milk proteins.
• Proficiency in project and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and reporting.
• Hands‑on experience in a laboratory or (small) pilot plant setting.
• Accurate work and reporting.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Resilience and problem‑solving: can‑do mentality.
• Digital savvy.

What we offer

At Friesland Campina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer‑owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.

Employment benefits:

• Salary between €3,900 and €5,250 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role.
• A work week of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year‑end allowance, 10% company bonus (company performance‑based), 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme.
• Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way).
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.
• A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.
• Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, such as health support, employee assistance programs and diversity initiatives.
• Extras at the head office, such as milk and cheese during lunch, fresh fruit and barista coffee.

Vacancy description

In this position, your tasks and responsibilities include:

• Leverage extensive knowledge of milk proteins to develop innovative dairy ingredients. Responsibilities encompass managing projects, developing recipes and specifications (SAP PLM), managing clearance, validation, and implementation of new products and processes, and enhancing existing ones.
• Facilitate the scale‑up of new or improved products and processes in an operational environment, adhering to innovation, safety, quality, and local site procedures.
• Independently conduct practical experiments and product development tasks, ensuring high standards of accuracy and reliability.
• Independently design, plan, execute, analyze, and report on experiments, ensuring thorough documentation and data integrity.

• Manage light to medium complex projects, demonstrating resilience and strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.

• Develop and maintain internal relations and cultivate external relations at a tactical level.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and production, to drive product development initiatives.
• Stay up to date of trends and advancements in the organization, industry, and sc

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, Friesland Campina…