Food Scientist, Chemist as Developer

LegenDairy Foods GmbH Published: February 18, 2021
Location
Oranienburg, Germany
Job Type

Description

(Senior) Food Scientist (Protein/Dairy/Cheese Expert) (m/f/x) Berlin, full-time

About Legendairy

Legendairy Foods was founded in 2018 to create a new generation of dairy products. Instead of animals, we use fermentation to produce real milk proteins which we incorporate into traditional European cheese products. We envision a happier, healthier future by irresistible change in the food system: where animalfree is hedonistic, cheese is deliciously high-tech, and anybody anywhere can enjoy fromage that’s perfect for them.

Legendairy Foods is a venture-backed, fast-growing company in Europe’s start-up hotspot, Berlin. We employ a global team of highly skilled entrepreneurs and scientists who bring real innovation to life. Our common thread? A passion for challenging the status quo and transforming the food industry.

We look for a passionate (Senior) Food Scientist (m/f/x) with scientific experience in cheese, dairy, or milk protein technology and a hands-on mindset to develop and take novel food products from the concept to laboratory to market. You will be responsible for analytical and experimental work to integrate our ingredients into new prototypes and products. You will be working with a cross-functional team of experts and dive into the dynamic environment of Berlin’s startup ecosystem.

Your responsibilities Design, execute, analyze and report experimental work to develop a science-based understanding of ingredients interactions, as well as process impact on product properties Generate and apply knowledge in the domain of dairy proteins and cheese science at a fundamental and applied science level Translate discoveries into applications through rapid prototyping Collaborate with our molecular biology and fermentation scientists as well as with external research partners Contribute to our long-term food product and science strategy Monitor and leverage scientific developments in the area of protein and dairy alternatives to design innovative technologies and processes Monitor and leverage scientific developments in the area of protein and dairy alternatives to design innovative technologies and processes

Master’s degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Chemistry or a related field, Ph.D. highly preferred 3+ years of experience in industrial R&D related to dairy proteins, cheese technology, or dairy technology Strong analytical and conceptual skill set to analyze experimental data and derive actionable insights Experience in managing and executing R&D projects independently from start to end Hands-on personality, team-play-spirit and efficient self-time management Passionate about food, health, nutrition and sustainability Fluent in English, German is a plus International experience desirable Explore the unknown and work on disruptive technologies that will change the world of food Be part of something truly meaningful and experience what purpose-driven work feels like Join a team of top-notch interdisciplinary scientists with flat hierarchies and great team spirit Regular team off-sites, monthly perks and employee participation plan

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