Junior Researcher / Liquid Food Product Developer (f/m/d) 40 hours

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Junior Researcher – Liquid Food Product Developer (f/m/d) Full‑time position: 40 hours per week.

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Cross‑Functional Collaboration • Develop communication skills and grow into a confident client consultant. • Coordinate with the Business Developer to create tailored solutions for clients. • Participate in joint research initiatives with the Quality Control team. • Support Marketing by researching trends and innovations in the dietary supplement and functional food industry.

Requirements • Completed degree or training in chemistry, biotechnology, food technology, or a related scientific field (Master’s preferred). • Solid foundational knowledge of chemistry; initial hands‑on experience in an analytical or formulation laboratory is a strong plus. • High affinity for laboratory work, including formulation, testing, and routine R&D processes. • Genuine interest in the food industry, particularly in dietary supplements, plant‑based extracts, and functional ingredients. • Curiosity and flexibility to conduct research across diverse topics, from formulation science to market trends. • Ability to communicate scientific data clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including clients, Sales and Marketing teams. • Proactive and open to learning; eager to grow into a Product Developer role within a dynamic R&D setting. • Solution‑oriented thinker, able to contribute creative input to formulation challenges. • Structured and detail‑oriented with a high standard of quality, precision, and independence in daily lab work. • Strong written and spoken English is required; German is a plus.

Benefits • Encounters at eye level and a warm welcome. • International and dynamic team. • Weekly fresh fruits. • Daily coffee, tea, milk and oat milk. • Two free food supplements of your choice per month and employee discount on all products. • Good public transport connections. • Subsidy for your Deutschlandticket. • Weekly yoga on site. • Urban Sports membership. • German language courses. • Company events.

Tasks This is a hands‑on, laboratory‑based role within the R&D department, ideal for someone who thrives in a research setting and enjoys working directly with experimental formulations and technologies.

The position offers strong potential for growth in responsibility as you develop expertise and contribute to innovative projects. • Become a specialist in our proprietary liposomal technology. • Evaluate the compatibility of new ingredients for use in our formulations. • Prepare pilot‑scale formulations in the R&D laboratory. • Conduct stability and shelf‑life testing on experimental products. • Provide formulation and ingredient insights to support customer consultations.

Continuous Learning & Support • Assist with general R&D tasks including research and new topic exploration. • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date training documentation and lab records. • Work within the broader scope of product development, with increasing autonomy and responsibility over time.