Data Flavor & Taste Engineer
Bel
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Vendome • 🇫🇷 France
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
CloudPython
About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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: Experience in chemometrics, flavor chemistry, or sensory modeling
- Preferred: Knowledge of chemical and sensory information databases
- Preferred: Familiarity with cloud computing or data engineering practices
- Project experience in AI/ML applied to chemistry or biology
Benefits
- Permanent position (CDI)
- Cutting-edge laboratory environment
- Dynamic team culture emphasizing innovation and collaboration
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
machine learningPythonstatistical analysisdata processingclusteringregressiondimensionality reductionneural networksanalytical chemistry techniqueschemometrics
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingresearchdecision-makinghypothesis-driveninterpretationinnovationknowledge sharingworkflow improvement