Food Savory R&D Technologist

Over de functie Primary Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and refine yeast extract-driven solutions for a variety of savory food applications, including soups, stocks, sauces, and snack flavoring systems.
- Drive recipe creation and continuous optimization to improve flavor intensity, enhance umami profiles, and achieve balanced taste performance.
- Perform sensory assessments and analyze evaluation results to support product development and strategic market positioning.
- Convert customer requirements and market insights into effective, scalable, and commercially viable formulations.
- Investigate ingredient functionality within complex food systems and resolve technical formulation issues.
- Carry out market intelligence activities, including competitive product reviews and emerging trend monitoring in savory applications.
- Provide technical support for customer projects through prototype development, problem resolution, and product demonstrations.
- Work closely with commercial, marketing, and international R&D teams to accelerate innovation initiatives and business growth.
- Maintain adherence to regulatory requirements, quality standards, and internal product development procedures. Wie zoeken we? Profile & Expertise
- Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Demonstrated expertise in product formulation and application development within one or more savory segments such as soups, seasonings, sauces, or bouillons.
- Outstanding junior professionals with strong academic achievements, internships, or relevant project experience are welcome to apply.
- Solid knowledge of sensory science, flavor characterization, and sensory-driven product development.
- Strong understanding of ingredient performance, flavor synergy, and behavior within food systems.
- Capable of planning and executing experiments independently while drawing meaningful conclusions from technical data.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on formulation improvement and optimization.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external clients.
- Commercial awareness with the ability to connect technical solutions to customer and business needs.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Availability for occasional travel across Europe for customer meetings, industry exhibitions, and knowledge-sharing sessions at the company's headquarters in China. Wat bieden wij? What We Provide
- The opportunity to play a key role in developing next-generation savory flavor and taste solutions.
- Participation in international innovation programs alongside experienced global R&D professionals.
- Continuous learning opportunities and clear career progression within a rapidly growing biotechnology organization.
- Attractive salary package complemented by competitive benefits. Employment Type: Permanent, office-based position Experience Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in savory food applications, flavor development, or a comparable technical field Deze functie staat open voor iedereen, ongeacht gender. Deze tekst kan (deels) tot stand gebracht zijn middels het gebruik van AI. Konvert HR VG.1537/BUCP W.
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