Senior Technical Expert Food Safety (m/f/d)

Agraya GmbH, based in Cologne, Germany, is the umbrella company behind the GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label brands. With over 20 years of experience in standard setting and solution development, Agraya operates globally with the aim to empower agricultural supply chains with trusted intelligence that enhances operational efficiency.

Our goal is to redefine global agriculture as a force for equitable prosperity, ecological resilience, and human dignity—where farmers of every scale thrive as empowered partners in shaping a sustainable future.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Expert Food Safety (m/f/d) working 39h/week to start immediately.

What you will do:

• Support the development and continuous improvement of a portfolio of farm assurance products
• Professional knowledge development through research, industry engagement and targeted training
• Take part in external representation and cross-functional technical collaboration to support stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer and capacity building
• Function in a team that provides technical leadership and engages with external stakeholders through knowledge transfer, advisory support, and participation in industry platforms

What we are looking for:

• Degree in the field natural, biological or food science, preferably with a focus on microbiology
• Min. 5 years of relevant experience in the field of agriculture, food safety or related
• Experience in handling multi-stakeholder projects
• Advanced knowledge of compliance practices and food safety programs related to agriculture
• Knowledge of agricultural production processes across different cropping systems is beneficial
• Proficiency in English (C1 level)

What you can expect from us:

• Flexible working hours & mobile office options (within Germany) for a healthy work-life-balance
• Diverse, values-driven team committed to making farming safer and more sustainable
• Personal and professional growth through continuous learning and ownership culture
• Exclusive employee discounts (Corporate Benefits)
• Health & well-being programs for body & mind (Urban Sports Club / Open Up)
• Central office location in downtown Cologne

Interested?

To get a better insight into our vision with Agraya, you are welcome to watch this video. We will be happy to read your motivation letter and CV. Please apply via our online form and make sure you submit your documents in English.