Internship: Optimization and Understanding of Sourdough Fermentation R&D

Location: hirify.global Andenne, Belgium; candidates must hold valid work and residence authorization allowing employment in Belgium.

Company

hirify.global is an international Belgian family business developing and producing ingredients and solutions for the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate sectors.

What you will do

• Develop ready-to-use sourdough starters by optimizing and understanding fermentation.
• Characterize sourdough performance through leavening, acidification, baking, and sensory tests.
• Support formulation work and recipe optimization to improve product quality and consistency.
• Design and conduct experiments using a scientific approach to validate hypotheses and optimize processes.
• Perform tests, conduct bibliographic research, and prepare internal R&D reports.
• Present progress during team meetings and contribute to laboratory organization, maintenance, and cleanliness.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in food sciences, food technology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• Interest in microbiology, R&D, and bakery.
• Good communication, presentation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Dynamic, pragmatic, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Available for an internship of at least 4 months, starting in 2027.
• Valid Belgian work and residence authorization is required; work permits and visa applications are not sponsored.

Nice to have

• Access to a car; the train station is approximately 10 minutes away by bike.

Culture & Benefits

• International workplace with more than 11,000 employees worldwide.
• Inclusive environment focused on diversity and equal opportunities.
• Focus on safety, health, wellbeing, respectful collaboration, and career growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to food innovation and sustainability.