Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job DescriptionPosition Summary:
Responsible for the new product development projects of Louis Dreyfus Company's animal nutrition. Conduct scientific research, develop experimental plans, coordinate resources to evaluate product feasibility, collaborate with R&D teams and third - parties to implement experiments, regularly report project progress, write professional articles, apply for patents, and protect the company's technological achievements.
Main accountabilities:
- Arrange and carry out applied and exploratory research projects, and complete tasks as scheduled.
- Search patents and literature to understand the latest trends of technologies such as enzymolysis and fermentation in products of animal nutrition and other fields.
- Communicate with the marketing and technical service departments, determine research priorities based on market and technical situations, and contribute to product sales.
- Participate in the transition of new products from development to production, optimize the process through pilot - scale testing, and solve technical problems.
- Regularly visit the market to understand customer needs and provide directions for product development.
- Evaluate and validate various laboratory methods in accordance with standards to ensure data accuracy.
- Publish R&D results in well - known international journals to enhance the company's visibility.
- Provide content support for patents, white papers, and journal articles through research.
Knowledge & Education:
- Master's degree or above in chemical - related majors such as biochemistry, chemical engineering, and food chemistry, with a solid foundation of professional knowledge.
Experience:
- Minimum of three years of professional experience, including two to three years in a laboratory setting. The work experience requirement may be waived for candidates holding a Ph.D. Must demonstrate proficiency with laboratory operations.
- Able to turn theory into products, design experiments, analyze data, and resolve technical issues independently.
- Demonstrate the drive and commitment necessary to enhance all facets of product development.
- Demonstrate the ability to efficiently adapt to product development tasks within a complex industrial environment and effectively manage multiple high-intensity challenges.
Languages:
- Fluent in English
Additional Information for the job
What We Offer
- A dynamic and stimulating international environment, which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Learning & development opportunities.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Insurance systems & schemes.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us.
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What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
