Application Technician

Who are we?

Tereos is one of the leaders in the sugar, alcohol, and starch markets. The Group’s societal and environmental commitments contribute to the company’s long-term performance while strengthening its role as a responsible actor.

A cooperative group, Tereos brings together 10,700 cooperative members and has recognized expertise in the processing of sugar beet, sugar cane, cereals, and lucerne. With 41 industrial sites, operations in 15 countries, and the commitment of its 15,800 employees, Tereos supports its clients closely with a wide and complementary range of products. In 2023 / 2024, Tereos achieved a turnover of billion euros.

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Contract :  Permanent

Job location  :  Buchtstraat 10, Aalst, Flandre-Orientale 9300 BEL

Your missions :

The Application Technician is contributing toapplied research projects enabling to develop new applications for existing products, developing new products and contributing to a high level of support to customer.

The responsibilities cover running laboratory and pilot experiments and trials and analytical work (physical, chemical, sensory) and include the participation to develop new protocols and analytical methods.

His / Her main responsibilities are :

• Running pilot and laboratory experiments in line with protocols and best practices.
• Delivering analytical results : physical, chemical, sensory techniques.
• Compiling results of trials and analysis and drawing conclusions and recommendations
• Responsibility for lab and pilot housekeeping : calibration and first level maintenance of equipment including contacts to suppliers, safety and hygiene in the facilities.
• Ensuring lab consumables availability by stocks management, selecting suppliers and re-ordering.

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Reasons to join us  :

Joining Tereos means giving yourself the opportunity to develop within a cooperative Group that is a leader in its markets.

It also offers the chance to take initiative in a collaborative and meaningful environment to tackle the challenges of tomorrow in food, energy, and health by valorizing plant-based raw materials.

We are committed to personal and collective well-being through our initiatives to promote work-life quality and balance. Convinced of the richness of diversity, an essential component of our growth, we are dedicated to gender equality and developing an inclusive corporate culture where everyone can bring their authenticity and uniqueness to work.

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