Overview

In this role you advance hydrocolloid solutions for food and beverage applications and support cross‑sector innovation, including non‑food uses. You will lead hands‑on lab and pilot studies, guide project teams, and shape technical strategy with customers. The position offers scope to influence product development, regulatory readiness, and market-driven R&D in a sustainability‑focused company.

Verantwortungsbereiche

Design and execute lab‑ and pilot‑scale experiments to develop hydrocolloid applications in foods and beverages
Apply hydrocolloid knowledge to solve formulation and processing challenges
Contribute to cross‑sector projects, including non‑food applications (e.g., personal care, industrial)
Manage assigned projects with timelines, tasks, resources, and reporting to ensure timely results
Lead external collaborations and research programs aligned with scientific and business objectives
Act as a domain expert in customer interactions, providing guidance on selection, formulation and troubleshooting
Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and customer trainings
Gather market feedback and translate needs into R&D priorities
Mentor junior scientists and support teams in experimental design and problem solving
Coordinate product launches from an application development perspective
Represent the company at external scientific forums and build visibility in the hydrocolloids community
Engage with strategic project managers to define scope and ensure cross‑functional alignment

Zentrale Anforderungen

10+ years of hydrocolloid experience in industrial R&D
Proven track record of scientific innovation (patents, publications, or product development)
Deep expertise in physical chemistry of hydrocolloids, rheology, formulation, and application development
Experience managing complex projects and external collaborations
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, industrial processes, and market requirements
Excellent written and spoken English; German and/or French are a plus
Strong communication skills with ability to influence scientific and business stakeholders
Result‑driven mindset with entrepreneurial resilience
Highly collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in cross‑functional settings

excellent communication
entrepreneurial mindset
collaboration
hydrocolloids knowledge (physical chemistry, rheology, formulation)
lab and pilot scale experimentation
application development in food & beverage

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