Food Scientist - Intern

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Place of work: Leipzig, Germany

Start date: As early as possible

Type of position: internship, possibility to convert to full-time position

We are looking for a Food Scientist - Intern (f/m/d) to join us in harnessing the power of fermentation technology to create the most sustainable, healthy, and tasty alternative protein products! This is a unique opportunity to work on practical solutions to some of the biggest problems facing our world: ecosystem collapse, climate change, and meeting the world’s growing protein demand.

Join us to help shape the future of our global food system!

Who we are:

We are an early-stage biotech company on a mission to unlock the potential of fermentation to revolutionise the animal protein industry. Our team is united by a shared passion for our mission, combining scientific and business skills to create a fast-paced and collaborative culture! We are backed by some of Europe’s leading FoodTech and ClimateTech VC investors and are based in Leipzig. 

The role:

You will work directly with our Lead Food Scientist and our fermentation team to support the development and optimization of our alternative protein products. You will be involved in research, development, experimentation, and sensory evaluations to ensure the highest quality and scalability of our products. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the opportunity to take ownership of your projects while growing and learning alongside the team.

Your main tasks:

• Assist in developing new formulations for alternative protein products by conducting experiments and collecting data to improve flavor, texture, and stability
• Perform sensory, physicochemical, and textural analyses to evaluate product performance and monitor quality during shelf-life and scale-up
• Analyse experimental data and prepare concise reports for the scientific team
• Work with R&D, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure product development goals are met
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies, ensuring the lab is prepared for experiments

What you need to succeed in this role:

Required skills and experience:

• A passion for our core mission
• PhD or equivalent, and/or M.Sc. in Food Science, Food Technology, Biochemistry, Gastronomic Sciences or a related field
• Previous experience in new food product development of alternative proteins, particularly in fungi or fermentation-based meat alternatives, is a big plus
• Ability to design and execute scientific experiments
• Familiarity with food texture and sensorial analysis, with the ability to conduct and analyse sensory evaluations
• Proven ability to interpret scientific data with a high attention to detail and the ability to solve technical problems in a lab setting
• Excellent communication skills in English (German is not required, but is a plus)
• Good knowledge of MS Office such as Excel

Additional skills/qualities that will be useful/ preferred:

• Hands-on and proactive mindset, with strong problem-solving skills 
• Flexibility to work as part of a dynamic team 
• Knowledge of flavour chemistry or reaction flavour development.
• Previous experience working with a texturometer
• Knowledge and experience in high-end professional kitchens as a chef

Please apply if you want to play a key role in the development and scale-up of cutting-edge solutions to global problems in a fun, intellectually challenging, and fast-paced environment! 

Application process:

We will review applications on a rolling basis and are committed to unbiased assessment. We value ​​diversity and we actively commit to equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their gender, origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, or sexual identity. 

Please use the link above to apply via our application form.