About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business. Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
Location: Wageningen, Netherlands On-site
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Specification and Lab Support Specialist to join Science Team, focusing on protein ingredient specifications and routine laboratory analysis. This hybrid role combines technical documentation and data management with hands-on lab work, supporting the development and maintenance of dairy and plant ingredients.
As Junior Specification and Lab Support Specialist you will take hybrid role covering: Ingredient Specification Management (approx. 70%) * Create, update, and maintain product specifications for protein ingredients in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. * Ensure accuracy and compliance of specifications with internal standards, supplier requirements, and regulatory guidelines. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Procurement, Regulatory Affairs and factories to gather and validate specification data. * Support the implementation of specification harmonization, dual supply and continuous improvement initiatives.
Laboratory Support (approx. 30%) * Conduct routine analytical testing on (protein) ingredients and dairy or dairy alternative products (e.g., pH, moisture, fat, protein content, viscosity, emulsification) following standard operating procedures. * Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper calibration and documentation. * Assist in sample preparation, data recording, and reporting of results. * Support product development trials and shelf-life studies.
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
So what does it take to be successful in this role?
- Bachelor's degree in food science, Dairy Technology, or related field.
- Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., SAP PLM) is required.
- Basic laboratory skills and experience with standard analytical techniques (physical and chemical) in food/dairy testing.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
