Technician Food Process Engineering

Your job

Are you a technical expert who would like to contribute to a better world, by working on more sustainable ways to produce healthy foods? Do you enjoy working in a diverse team, coaching very talented, young people? Do you like working with the newest equipment and methods, and perhaps even would like to develop new equipment and methods yourself? Then we have the vacancy for you, as (Lab) Technician in our chair group on Food Process Engineering.

What are you going to do? You will:

• work as part of an integrated technical team, which is itself part of the overall staff of the research group;
• have the opportunity to develop strong expertise on some of our experimental infrastructure, such as modern 3D food printers, innovative drying technics and automated experimentation robots;
• advise the scientists in the group, carry out research, and teach and coach BSc, MSc, PhD students and postdocs on the use of equipment and infrastructure;
• be involved in teaching practical courses on food process engineering, as member of an extended teaching team;
• become the manager of several essential tools/techniques. This involves knowing how to use these, but also being the specialist on the applicability and interpretation of the results;
• in time, become the manager of one of our labs, responsible for the daily routine and safety; of course supported by your technical colleagues.

Your qualities

You:

• have a BSc degree in Chemical or Process Technology, Laboratory/Analysis, Food Technology, Life Sciences or equivalent
• have an inquisitive mindset, with a drive to discover new things and explore new paths
• are interested in working in an international academic context. If you do not have this experience, there will be room for personal development
• are a communicative person, and are able to present your work and discuss things with (groups of) students

As a person, you are a team worker, and you’re willing to take responsibility for the daily operation of the facilities and infrastructure of a large group of scientists and technicians.
In our international working environment there is an increasing amount of communication in English. For this position it is about Language level B2.

WUR welcomes applications from international candidates. However, for applicants for this specific position from outside the EU/EFTA zone, immigration restrictions may apply based on Dutch and EU immigration laws. Such candidates may be eligible for an Orientation year in the Netherlands or a visa as a Knowledge Migrant.

You can see that there are plenty of challenges ahead of you. These challenges can also be seen as development opportunities. So if you do not yet have the track-record required in the vacancy, but do have solid work experience, we would also like to invite you to apply.

We offer you

Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:

• sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;
• working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;
• there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;
• a fixed December bonus of 8.3%;
• excellent pension scheme.

In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €3218,- and €4298,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 8). Additionally, a contract for 24 hours a week can be discussed. As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.

Wageningen University & Research encourages internal advancement opportunities and mobility with an internal recruitment policy. There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.

You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “Best University” in the Netherlands for the 20st consecutive time.

Coming from abroad
Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. If you come with a partner, we offer a Dual Career group program organized by our Welcome Center. This program helps your partner to get familiar with the Dutch culture, labour market and assists your partner to find a job.

Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. Wageningen University & Research's International Community page contains practical information about what we can do to support international employees coming to Wageningen. Furthermore, our Welcome Center can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example housing, opening a bank account or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands.

Do you want more information?

For more information about this position, please contact prof.dr.ir. RM (Remko) Boom, professor Food Process Engineering, by email: Remko.boom@wur.nl.

For more information about the procedure, please contact Rutger Voorrips, corporate recruiter, by e-mail: rutger.voorrips@wur.nl.

Do you want to apply?
You can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on our website which will allow us to process your personal information with your approval.

This vacancy will be listed up to and including January 27^th, 2025. We hope to schedule the first job interviews on shortly after the closing date.

Procedure
As part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedure

Welcome, safe, and valued
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.

We are

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,700 employees (7,000 fte), 2,500 PhD and EngD candidates, 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
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