Job Description

Lab and Kitchen Assistant QC & Product Development (Zaandam)

Exter is known worldwide for the traditional preparation method used to create savoury flavours. Natural-based, following our authentic process: slow boiling and baking in the oven. ‘Slow cooking’ — we take our time to let the ingredients do their work. That's what Exter represents: pure flavours from authentic cuisines. With ingredients from your kitchen cupboard that everyone knows. Prepared with passion and love. Just like grandma used to do but now on a larger scale.

Our aim is to offer as many savoury flavours as we can. Real flavours! Broth, meat, fish, chicken, vegetables and umami.

Exter has experienced tremendous growth after the MBO (Management Buy Out) of a listed and leading supplier. As a niche player, we distinguish ourselves in customisation and this has led to partnerships with food producers around the world. Characteristic is our personal approach and close cooperation with our customers.

With customers in all continents, we are a true global player. From Germany, Hungary and Spain to South Africa, Thailand and the US. Our head office is located in Zaandam. In Bangkok (Thailand), we have a factory, an application centre and a sales office. In Manila (Philippines), Shanghai (China), Jakarta (Indonesia) and Lomé (Togo), we have sales and application centres.

Job Description

Your role ensures that our customers receive products with high quality and taste. You professionally support research and application development and quality in the laboratory with taste tests, recipe preparation and testing of products in application (food), based on instructions. You prepare sensory tests according to current procedures and instruction from the Sensory Panel leader. You ensure sample dispatch from application in the computer system to dispatch, weighing, mixing, packaging and shipping recipes.

Objectives

QC / Sample Room

  • Prepare sensory analyses for batch variation and expert panel.
  • Result processing sensory sessions.
  • Archiving samples + raw material materials.
  • Stock management to instruction Sample Room.
  • From A-Z dispatch of samples to (potential) customers.

Research & Development, Technical Application and Sample Room

  • Supporting and preparing application testing in food products.
  • Supporting the Sensory Panel leader in the organisation and execution of taste tests.
  • Preparing samples based on mixing recipes.
  • Sending samples to internal and external customers in a timely manner.
  • Performing or assisting with research work at the R&D lab.
  • Organising raw material stock for the application and R&D teams.

Your Responsibilities

  • Sufficient stock of standard raw materials and Exter ingredients for the application and R&D team and sample room.
  • That hygienic work can be carried out in the application and R&D rooms.
  • Preparing powder samples based on mixing recipes.
  • Sending samples to internal and external customers in a timely manner.
  • Organising and supporting taste tests (including sensory panel and application testing).
  • Supporting the application and R&D teams in the development of new products and applications.
  • Testing Exter products in standard applications as instructed by the Technical Application Specialist.
  • Documenting all activities, results and data retrieval and processing.
  • Administrative support to the QC and application team.
  • Following proper procedures, guidelines and hygiene and safety standards.

Profile Candidate

  • You hold a relevant college degree (HBO) or an MBO laboratory degree with relevant work experience.
  • Familiar with food sample preparation (products and applications).
  • You are a pleasant colleague who enjoys working in a small and close-knit team and maintains contact with different levels in the organisation and diverse cultures.
  • Experience with food industry applications and raw materials.
  • Works accurately and has an eye for detail.
  • Experience with computers and processing results in, for example, Word or Excel.
  • Good administrative skills.
  • Able to assess products sensorially and describe taste.
  • At least: Fluency in English and Dutch is a must.

What Can We Offer You?

This position offers the chance to work in a challenging, innovative environment within a small but internationally growing company. Exter operates globally in the savoury flavours market. As a result, you will be in regular contact with our local partners and customers. We offer a varied job and the opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

Naturally, we offer a salary in line with your experience and good fringe benefits such as 30 days' holiday and a good pension.


Interested?

For more information about this position, please feel free to contact:

  • Charlotte Fonkert, Product Manager: +31 6 22381188
  • Ernst Hoogendijk, Team Lead Technical Application Specialist: +31 6 57455526
  • HR Department: +31 75 670 0041

Or send your CV with a short motivation to: hr@exter.com


Contact Information

Exter B.V.
Gerrit Bolkade 10
1507 BR Zaandam
P.O. Box 1195, 1500 AD Zaandam
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)75 670 0041
Fax: +31 (0)75 616 1559
Email: info@exter.com
Website: www.exter.com

 
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