About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#cc092f">Mission and key tasks</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">The internship will focus on plant proteins, exploring how their structural and techno‑functional properties relate to their performance in patisserie and bakery applications</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Different tasks can be part of this mission:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Application of analytical techniques (SE-HPLC, tensiometry, spectrophotometry, among others)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Raw Material Characterization</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ingredient functionality mapping</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Investigation of protein interactions with other components, and their impact on functionality.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Performing tests in patisserie and bakery food applications</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Reporting and knowledge transfer</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#cc092f">Who are we looking for ?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">You are finishing a master study in <strong>Food Science, Food Technology or related fields</strong>.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Interest in <strong>plant proteins</strong> and their <strong>structure–function relationships</strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Hands‑on <strong>laboratory experience</strong> and ability to follow experimental protocols</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Experience with <strong>protein characterization techniques</strong> (e.g. SDS‑PAGE, SEC‑HPLC, DSC)<strong> is a plus</strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Interest in <strong>bakery and patisserie applications</strong> and food formulation</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Ability to <strong>analyze, interpret, and present experimental data</strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Strong <strong>curiosity, organization skills</strong>, and a collaborative mindset</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Fluent in <strong>English</strong> (written and spoken)</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Candidates must hold a <strong>valid European work/residence permit for the full duration of the internship (mandatory)</strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt 0.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Interested in an internship with minimum duration of 6 months, based in Brussels, Belgium.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#cc092f">Practical info's</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Duration of the internship : 6 months (longer than 6 months is possible and even preferable) </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Location of the Internship : Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif"><span><span>To be eligible for this role, candidates must hold a valid work and residence authorization allowing employment in Belgium. </span><span>Puratos</span><span> is not sponsoring work permits or visa applications for this position.</span></span><span> </span> </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif;color:#cc092f">Who are we ?</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 11 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Century Gothic', sans-serif">We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p>