Lab Scientist (m/f)
Purpose
Xpectrum aims to create solutions to guarantee quality, safety and authenticity throughout the food supply chain. Our data science team develops the algorithms to create a working solution based on the metabolic patterns that are detected by our food scientists.
Key Accountabilities
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Set up multiple experiments in lab environment
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Execute multiple experiments
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Take care of logistics and planning (in coordination with project manager) needed to execute all experiments
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Create relationships with suppliers
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Collaborate with the scientific team to analyze and define the requirements for each technical / operational set up
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Be an Xpectrum ambassador towards the outside world
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Work independently while being part of a multidisciplinary team of scientists, technologists and business profiles.
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Willingness to travel abroad (limited)
Knowledge, capabilities and experience
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Laboratory technician or experienced in lab testing
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Some technical skills are a plus
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Strong organizational skills
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Hands on mindset
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Affinity with or experience in food and retail business is a plus
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Creative, open-minded individual
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Excited to work in a start-up environment
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Fluent spoken English. Fluent in written English is a plus. Skills and abilities in another language (eg Dutch) are a benefit
Place of work: Ghent / Halle (Belgium)