Niels (C.I.) de Goffau
Food Technologist
Basel,BL
Summary
As a motivated technologist I like to solve complex problems. Most people know me as a committed, hardworking and social person. Food is the thing that makes me tick. My main strengths are patience, innovative and able to tackle problems at their core. I have passion for healthy food and adventure.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Laboratory Application Technician
Dsm-firmenich
Kaiseraugst
02.2023 - Current
- Developed innovative food products by researching and incorporating emerging food trends.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully execute product launches and upgrades together with the customer.
- Attained sustainability goals by integrating eco-friendly practices into product development processes.
- Operated, maintained, and developed new recipes with several industrial devices, including an industrial gummy cooker, depositor, UHT, homogenizer, and many more.
R&D + QA Manager
B&G Food Factory
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Worked on the development and optimization projects of various ice creams together with international clients.
- In charge and responsible for the quality in the factory, as well as our products. Gained experience with HACCP, audits, employee training, FSSC20000, and labeling.
- Microbiologic and allergen testing.
Laboratory Analyst
2 Sisters Storteboom Fresh BV
Putten
1 2015 - 1 2021
- Detection of different pathogens, such as Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. in the poultry sector.
- Worked with PCR and plate techniques.
- Helped with the QA of the lab and a short internship in the R&D department.
Intern Product Development
HAMK University of Applied Sciences
Hämeenlinna
09.2018 - 04.2019
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology
University of Applied Sciences Van Hall Larenstein Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden, Netherlands 09.2015 - 05.2020
Skills
Quality Assurance
Quality systems: HACCP, BRC, IFS, FSC20000, GMP
Microbiological testing
Product development food
EU laws on label information
BIO, VEGAN, Vegetarian labeling
MS Office
Lab techniques
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Harderwijk, the Netherlands
- Date of Birth: 02/01/1996
- Nationality: Dutch
- Drivers licence: B-AM
Languages
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Laboratory Application Technician
Dsm-firmenich
02.2023 - Current
R&D + QA Manager
B&G Food Factory
08.2021 - 07.2022
Intern Product Development
HAMK University of Applied Sciences
09.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Food Technology
University of Applied Sciences Van Hall Larenstein Leeuwarden
09.2015 - 05.2020
Laboratory Analyst
2 Sisters Storteboom Fresh BV
1 2015 - 1 2021
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