R&D Internship (Data Science)

TL;DR

R&D Internship (Data Science): Responsible for a project focused on evaluating analytical software for GC-MS data with an accent on testing multiple tools, assessing their accuracy and automation potential. Focus on integrating them into an existing analysis pipeline and working with real-world data from chocolate aroma analysis.

Location: Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium

Company

hirify.global is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 11 000 employees worldwide, developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors.

What you will do

• Test and compare analytical tools for GC-MS data processing.
• Evaluate accuracy, robustness, and automation capabilities.
• Integrate selected tools into an existing analysis pipeline.
• Work with large datasets and develop efficient workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, math, computer science, information technology, chemical sciences or engineering
• Strong background in statistics and data science.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in developing analysis pipelines and handling large datasets.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with GC-MS data formats and processing.
• Interest in food science and sensory analysis.
• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry and food aroma concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all.
• Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, pave the way for career growth and meaningful contributions within the company, the industry, and the communities we serve.
• People First organization driven by values and hirify.global magic culture.