Data Flavor & Taste Engineer (M/F)
The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin® Nurishh®, Pom'Potes® and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.74 billion in 2024.
Do you want to join a company with strong brands that puts consumers and responsibility at the heart of the decision-making process? Then Bel is made for you!
Are you bold, pragmatic, and determined? Do you want to contribute to the transformation of an international agri-food company? Them come join us and measure the impact of your talent and energy in realizing an ambitious and sustainable company project!
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Join the Bel Group as a Data Flavor & Taste Engineer (M/F)
Are you looking to tackle real scientific challenges at the heart of tomorrow’s food industry? Join a dynamic team where innovation, collaboration, and kindness are at the core of our values! Take advantage of a cutting-edge laboratory and develop your expertise on ambitious projects at the crossroads of artificial intelligence, sensory analysis, and analytical chemistry.
📍 Permanent position (CDI) – Starting February 2026, Vendôme (41) – Bel Group Research & Innovation Center
Your key responsibilities:
Data Analysis and Modeling
- Analyze complex datasets integrating analytical chemistry, sensory, and consumer data.
- Develop and apply machine learning models to predict sensory attributes from molecular composition.
- Build computational tools and workflows to automate analysis and support decision-making.
Data Management and Reporting
- Collaborate with analytical chemists to interpret VOC data in relation to flavor and taste.
- Work with sensory experts to establish interpretable links between chemistry and perception.
- Contribute to hypothesis-driven research projects, integrating computational modeling with experimental results.
Computational Engineering
- Write clean, reusable Python code for data processing, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling.
- Apply advanced methods such as clustering, regression, dimensionality reduction, and neural networks.
- Maintain and improve reproducible workflows for research teams.
Knowledge Integration and Innovation
- Explore scientific literature to identify new methods for flavor prediction and AI-driven design.
- Translate findings into practical insights for product development and innovation.
- Support the team in building a knowledge base connecting chemistry, biology, and the senses.
Your profile:
Required qualifications
- Master's degree in biochemistry, analytical chemistry, computational biology, or a related field.
- Strong experience with analytical chemistry techniques (GC-MS, TOF, SIFT-MS).
- Proficiency in Python (data management, statistics, machine learning libraries).
- Hands-on experience applying machine learning methods to scientific datasets.
- Understanding of the biology/biochemistry of taste and smell.
- Strong background in statistics and data management.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in chemometrics, flavor chemistry, or sensory modeling.
- Knowledge of chemical and sensory information databases.
- Familiarity with cloud computing or data engineering practices.
- Project experience in AI/ML applied to chemistry or biology.
Want to connect science, AI, and food? Join us and help build the future of flavor!
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