R&D Information Analyst

Who are we?

With a long-term vision of adding value to agricultural raw materials and developing quality products for the food, health and renewable energy sectors, Tereos is one of the market leaders in sugar, alcohol and starch. The Group's societal and environmental commitments contribute to the company's long-term performance while strengthening its contribution as a responsible player. A cooperative group, Tereos brings together 11,000 cooperative members and has recognized know-how in the processing of beet, cane, cereals, alfalfa and potatoes. Thanks to its 41 industrial sites, a presence in 15 countries and the commitment of its 15,000 employees, Tereos supports its customers as close as possible to their markets with a wide and complementary range of products.

For more information, visit Tereos.com

Contract : CDI

Position location : Burchtstraat 10, Aalst 9300 BEL

About the position

At Tereos, we are set on an ambitious path to cultivate a sustainable growth. Our agricultural and industrial activities are under transformation to deliver on our decarbonization ambitions and to bring sustainable solutions for our customers. Innovation is a key pilar to deliver Tereos’ Strategy for a Sustainable Future.

Join our R&D team as an R&D Information Analyst, supporting research projects by gathering, organizing and summarizing scientific and patent information, and helping identify opportunities to improve information management processes.

In your role you will report to the IP and Documentation Manager and will be based at the Tereos Corporate Technology Center in Aalst (Belgium).

What will you do

• Support R&D projects by conducting literature and patent searches, including novelty checks and patent status interpretation, summarizing findings, and monitoring relevant technology developments;

• Prepare structured datasets and clear summaries of findings for internal use;

• Collaborate with engineering and management teams to define search topics and gather relevant scientific and IP information:

• Contribute to the review of competitor publications and patent activity to support project teams;

• Organize and maintain access to scientific publications, patent documents, and related data within internal knowledge systems;

• Support the evaluation and use of knowledge management tools and AI-based search solutions;

• Maintain internal databases for scientific and patent information and assist with documentation in communication with external patent representatives;

• Regularly update monitoring activities to ensure relevant literature and IP information is available to the R&D team.

Skills

• You have a genuine interest in applied scientific and technical developments, ideally in food or product development, and enjoy staying informed on new research and technology trends;

• You are comfortable working with structured information, conducting searches, and summarizing findings in clear reports for project teams;

•  You work methodically, maintain internal knowledge systems, and ensure that information is accurate and accessible to colleagues;

• You communicate clearly, work well with colleagues and across different teams, and contribute proactively to improving workflows and processes;

• You are comfortable working both independently on defined tasks and as part of a team;

• You are reliable and open to learning new tools and methods.

Job Requirements

• This role requires a scientific educational background and the ability to understand and interpret technical research publications and patent documents;

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry, food science, biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline;

• You have initial professional experience (2–5 years) in scientific information analysis, literature research, patent searching, or a comparable role, ideally in an industrial R&D environment;

• You have experience working with scientific and patent databases (e.g., Orbit, PatSnap, Espacenet, PubMed, Scopus, or similar tools);

• You have hands-on experience with conducting patent searches, tracking patent statuses, and interpreting results to support R&D projects;

• You are comfortable working with structured data and digital tools; familiarity with AI-supported search or analysis tools is an advantage.

• You have strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French is a plus.