Lab Assistant - Grains and Seeds R&D

Location: Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium; onsite laboratory and pilot-trial work.

Company

hirify.global develops food solutions and promotes innovation through food, with a focus on collaboration, safety, health, and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Prepare and execute laboratory and pilot trials for sprouted grains and soft grains, including recipes, processing, prototypes, samples, and trial setup.
• Support product and process development by following experimental designs and defined methodologies.
• Perform basic measurements such as pH and viscosity and coordinate more complex analyses with specialized colleagues.
• Evaluate taste, texture, and product quality through sensory assessments, product panels, and structured testing sessions.
• Record, analyze, and report trial results while collaborating with test bakers, R&D colleagues, and international stakeholders.
• Organize laboratory materials and samples and follow quality, hygiene, and safety practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biosciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Hands-on interest in food product development and understanding of food-processing principles.
• Strong sensory awareness and willingness to participate in sensory panels.
• Accurate, practical working style with the ability to follow procedures and document results reliably.
• Collaborative mindset and confidence working with R&D, bakery applications, business teams, and colleagues across countries.
• Good command of English required; occasional physical handling of ingredients and limited international travel may be needed.

Nice to have

• Experience in a food laboratory or industrial environment.
• Dutch and/or French language skills.
• Initiative, curiosity, and interest in gradually taking ownership of smaller development activities.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity and equal opportunities.
• Dynamic environment emphasizing innovation, team spirit, and continuous improvement.
• Meal vouchers worth €10 per day.
• Group, dental, and hospitalization insurance fully paid by hirify.global.
• At least five training days per year, plus health and wellbeing benefits.