Senior innovation Scientist

Stellenbeschreibung:

Senior Innovation Scientist – Functional Dairy Starter Cultures & Fermentation m / f / d

Are you a scientist passionate about fermentation, microbiology, and functional food cultures? Then check this out.

Our client is a pioneering biotechnology company driving innovation in sustainable food systems. The organization is dedicated to advancing next-generation fermented dairy solutions — combining cutting-edge microbiology with real-world applications that improve quality, functionality, and sustainability

As Senior Innovation Scientist m / f / d , you will take a leading role in developing and optimizing novel starter cultures for fermentation and dairy applications. You’ll work at the intersection of science and product innovation, designing and optimizing novel starter cultures for fermented dairy applications — driving improvements in quality, functionality, and sustainability.

Your responsibilities :

Design, develop, and optimize functional starter cultures for food and fermentation applications
Isolate, characterize, and screen microbial strains (bacteria, yeasts, fungi) for desired traits
Conduct lab- and pilot-scale fermentations and translate findings into scalable processes
Apply molecular biology and analytical methods to advance strain development
Collaborate closely with process engineering, product development, and quality teams

What you bring :

Master’s degree or PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Food Technology
Strong expertise in fermentation, microbial physiology, and strain optimization
Hands‑on experience with microbial cultivation and analytical techniques
Ideally, experience with lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, or functional starter cultures
A curious, independent mindset and strong scientific communication skills in English