Junior R&D Fermentation Engineer

Company

Galactic, a global leader in biotechnology for human and animal nutrition, has been helping its customers develop safe, healthy, sustainable, and high-quality products since 1994. As specialists in fermentation, we offer a wide range of antimicrobials and innovative natural solutions such as lactic acid, lactates, and other derivatives. With its headquarters in Belgium and production facilities in the United States, China, and Europe, Galactic employs nearly 350 people worldwide, including 120 in Belgium, and is active in more than 80 countries. Galactic is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion within its organization. The recruitment process is therefore not based on gender, disability, family situation, sexual orientation, age, political opinions, religious beliefs, union activity, or racial, social, cultural, or national origin. Behaving ethically means not engaging in discriminatory practices.

For our head office in Anderlecht, we are looking for a:

Junior R&D Fermentation Engineer

Function

Your mission will be specifically dedicated to two flagship projects:

• Development of molecules of interest with high potential.
• Innovation for safe and natural food applications.

As part of your role, you will also be required to:

Innovate and develop : Design, optimize, and test fermentation processes on different strains, with the aim of transforming your laboratory ideas into effective industrial solutions.

Manage trials : Plan, carry out, and analyze your experiments, monitor key parameters, and make recommendations to improve yield, quality, and reproducibility.

Communicate and share : Write clear reports, present your results to internal teams and customers, and contribute to the preparation and monitoring of subsidized projects.

Monitoring and compliance: Keep up with trends in fermentation and bioprocesses, integrate relevant innovations, and ensure process safety and compliance.

Contribute to lab life: Keep the lab organized and safe, participate in continuous improvement, and foster a collaborative and pleasant work environment.

Profile

• You have a degree in biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology, biological engineering, or equivalent.
• Significant experience in fermentation, ideally in R&D, is highly desirable.

Key skills:

• Proficiency in fermentation processes and experimental data analysis.
• Ability to solve technical problems, optimize processes, and collaborate with production.
• Excellent communication and ability to present clear results to internal teams and customers.

Personal qualities: Scientific curiosity, analytical mind, autonomy, and a taste for collaborative work.

Additional asset: Experience with innovative food, cosmetic, or biotechnology projects.

Offer

A clearly defined contract dedicated to innovative and strategic projects.

A stimulating position that gives you the opportunity to play an active role in the development of an innovative company. A company on a human scale with an international dimension, encouraging autonomy and team spirit.

An attractive salary package with extra-legal benefits (meal vouchers, eco vouchers, hospital insurance for you and your family: doctor's appointments, dental and optical expenses, prescription drugs, paramedical consultations and care, group insurance (life/death/disability pension).

A multidisciplinary, formative, and stimulating experience thanks to the challenges to be met and the variety of the work.

Languages

French/English