Vacancy
Nutrition & Health Scientist (M/F)
Company: Cargill R&D Centre Europe: www.cargill.com
Department: Global Nutrition, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, FIS Platform
Reporting to/hierarchy: Senior Nutrition Scientist Europe
Function details: This person will coordinate and execute the human nutrition research
programs of Cargill’s Global Food Research and Business Units (BU) to define metabolism and
functionality of selected food components/ingredients, leading to the validation of Health and
Nutrition Claims. He/She supports the Health and Nutrition advisory function to BU's and
Corporation, in alignment with identified strategies. As experience is gained, this person takes an
active role in creatively defining projects or programs to highlight nutritional benefits for Cargill
BU portfolio.
Expectations for this role include:
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Helps prepare research protocols for in vitro, pre-clinical and clinical trials and feasibility
studies which support the strategic technology plans for BU ingredients. This includes the
drafting of research plans/protocols and assistance with clinical trial completion and subsequent
data reporting according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines, in compliance with Cargill
internal policies for studies.
Assists in discussing protocol needs with selected research groups (CRO’s) and/or universities
to assure proper resource allocation and feasibility of research plans.
Tracks and communicates new developments in the Nutrition & Health field and literature.
Helps organize the required research contracts and insurance needs through collaboration with
the respective legal support functions.
Coordinates the timely initiation and completion of studies, their monitoring, reporting and
maintenance of permanent study files.
Helps to provide scientific/technical support to the BU's in customer events, training sessions,
product or benefit claim related communications, as well as in scientific/technical conferences
and trade events. Over time, will develop a role in recommending nutritional initiatives to BU
and challenging BU on it.
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Helps provide support to the regulatory group for building dossiers related to product benefit or
safety substantiation.
Supports organization & maintenance of data bases for the R&D family in the area of nutrition
and health.
Documents work in internal reports, patent disclosures and external publications as appropriate.
Communicates results and progress internally and externally through oral presentations and
written reports.
Works well independently as well as in a team in a fast moving, market driven environment.
Stays for a minimum of 3 years in this job.
Education and qualifications:
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PhD or higher experienced MSc:
 in Human Nutritional Sciences
 or in Biomedical Sciences/Physiology with an option in, preferably human, Nutrition.
Sound knowledge of the chemical compounds of food and how they are metabolized, and the
subsequent impacts on physiological systems in the human body.
Experience with carbohydrate metabolism required.
Experience in defining, organizing and executing clinical experimentation/studies.
Experience in publishing and communication of science.
Strong statistics knowledge highly desirable.
Knowledge of, primarily European, regulations on health and nutrition claims for foods is a
plus.
Good basic representation and discussion skills.
Ability to communicate and build support for scientific ideas with a non-scientific audience.
Basic understanding of Nutrition & Health market (companies, products, food supplements,
consumer health concerns).
Minimum industrial/commercial food experience, preferably in consumer food products or in
food ingredients: 2 years as PhD or 5 years as MSc.
PC literate (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, …).
Personality and mentality:
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Courageous and convincing individual with high integrity.
Creative, looking for opportunities and solutions.
Energetic and eager to learn.
Flexible and nimble.
Able to handle complex situations/organizations.
Open minded team player.
Communicative and liking to share knowledge.
Languages:
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Fluent in English, both oral and written.
Additional German/French language skills is a plus.
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Mobility/travel: Less than 20 % global travelling (intercompany, scientific seminars, research
sites, …).
Job specificities:
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Full-time.
Permanent employment.
Location: Vilvoorde (close to Brussels), Belgium.
Starting date: ASAP.
Offer:
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Attractive salary, plus an excellent benefits package.
Help for visa and working license.
Support for moving to Belgium and help for house hunting.
Fiscal advise.
Available education/training:
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Initial coaching.
Room for own initiatives and proposals for further education and training in a multicultural
environment that supports your development.
Career opportunities: Great (inter)national opportunities for career development.
Interested?
You match the requested criteria for min. 80%?
Then send your application to cv@scienceco.eu, mentioning reference BE-07AUG2008
You have questions? Contact us, we are eager to help you! Tel.: +32 2 400 75 11
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