Data Flavor & Taste Engineer (M/F)

Country: France City: Vendôme Contract Type: Limited-term Job Family: Research / Development / Innovation

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.

Position Data Flavor & Taste Engineer (M/F)

Location & Start Date Vendôme (41) – Bel Group Research & Innovation Center. Permanent position (CDI) starting February 2026.

Your key responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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