Alternance Assistant R&D H/F

About the role

The Biscuiterie de la Tour d'Albon, a family-run company based in Anneyron (26), specialises in making chocolate tablet biscuits, children’s boudoirs, dietetic and organic biscuits, and filled cereal bars. With 70 years of history and 190 employees, the business relies on strong technical know-how to deliver high-quality products that delight consumers.

The Research and Development department is looking for an R&D assistant on an apprenticeship contract, attached administratively to the head office. You will support the Formulation and Product Development Manager in a learning-focused environment with regular guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Formulation and Product Development Manager, as well as the marketing and industrial teams, to build product development plans from feasibility studies through to pre-industrialisation.
• Apply the company’s specific research approach and development methodology.
• Define experimental methods, contribute to test design, and help prepare validation plans with site teams such as production, technical, and quality.
• Review test outcomes against specifications and implement any required adjustments.
• Prepare written summaries and update the project management database for development activities.
• Set the process control parameters and product characterisation settings needed to build the quality control plan with the quality team.
• Improve existing products by analysing and optimising finished goods, raw materials, and current processes.
• Review packaging copy and materials.

Contract details

This position is an apprenticeship contract for 1 to 2 years, on a full-time schedule.

Benefits

• Access to profit-sharing and incentive schemes so employees can benefit from the company’s performance.
• Employee savings plan support to help with long-term personal projects.
• A pleasant workplace atmosphere with the daily aroma of biscuits.

Candidate profile

You should be naturally curious, creative, and able to suggest new ideas. An interest in the food industry and enjoyable products is important. The role also calls for accuracy, a structured working style, analytical thinking, and the ability to contribute to hands-on team projects.

Additional information

Location: Ceyzeriat (01), France, 01250.

Parent company information: the wider biscuit group is a leader in its field, producing sweet, organic, and dietetic biscuits for private labels and major brands, and employs around 2,000 people across 18 production sites.

Reference: 2026-2590.

Preferred start date: September.

There are also other related openings mentioned: Apprentice R&D H/F in Dole (39) and Assistant R&D H/F on a fixed-term contract in Chemillé en Anjou (49).