Post Doctoral Researcher - Food Science

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

LDC is looking for a motivated and independent self-starter for Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Plant Protein to join our Plant Protein business unit R&D group. This R&D team evaluates, purifies, and characterize novel plant proteins along with investigating ways to enhance their functionalities within food systems.

Main responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments to investigate the physico-chemical and functional properties of various plant proteins, with a focus on the impact of storage time and conditions.
• Data visualization and statistical analysis of experimental results as well as interpreting and communicating the findings to the R&D team and the business unit.
• Collaborate with process engineering, analytics, and product development teams.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in plant protein research that can mentor and help develop internal talent.

Experience:

• Good understanding of (plant) protein chemistry and functionality
• Experience in methods and equipment used to assess protein physicochemical and functional properties.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive original ideas, articulate them clearly and design experiments to test them.
• Ability and desire to work effectively in a team, leading and mentoring research associates, collaborating with fellow scientists and engineers, and setting an example of scientific excellence for the team.

Education: 

• PhD in protein chemistry, food science, biochemistry, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, food ingredients process technology or related fields.

Languages:

• Written and verbal English language proficiency

Other skills and competencies:

• Experience in LIMS is a plus

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us