Food Product Developer (m/f/x)

Nosh.bio GmbH; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A Berlin-based food tech startup is seeking a Product Developer to support the full product development process, focusing on alternative proteins. This permanent role offers flexible working hours and the chance to contribute to innovative food solutions. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and over 5 years of experience in formulation and product development. The role includes collaborative work with cross-functional teams and travel within Europe for production trials.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Pet-friendly office

Regular team events

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in product development, ideally in plant-based products.
• Experience with plant-based meat or fish analogues is a strong plus.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Support the full product development process from ideation to upscaling.
• Develop and optimize recipes to expand the product portfolio.
• Conduct analyses to improve product performance.

Kenntnisse

Product development

Formulation

Technical understanding of ingredient functionality

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Applied Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

Permanent employee, Full or part-time • Berlin

What are your responsibilities?

Support the full product development process, from ideation through formulation, testing, and upscaling

Develop and optimize recipes and formulations to expand Nosh’s product portfolio

Perform prototyping, shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, and consumer testing; interpret data to guide decisions

Conduct and evaluate analyses to understand the functional properties of our raw materials; provide actionable insights to improve product performance

Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Operations, customers, and external partners

Recommend modifications to product formulas or processes to enhance quality, functionality, or cost efficiency

Travel within Europe for production trials, sensory evaluations, and customer collaborations

Support product demos at events, fairs, and conferences, including sample preparation and stakeholder engagement

Stay up to date with industry trends relevant to alternative proteins, food technology, and product development

What to expect from Nosh.bio?

The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable food and contribute to cutting-edge alternative protein innovation

Flexible working hours in an agile, fun work environment

Pet-friendly office in Berlin Adlershof

Regular team events and an international, mission-driven team

Permanent employment with the option to work part-time for added flexibility

Your profile

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Applied Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or a related field

5+ years of experience in product development, formulation, or applications, ideally in plant-based or alternative protein products

Strong technical understanding of ingredient functionality, texture technology, and sensory science, especially in replicating animal-like textures and flavors

Experience with plant-based meat or fish analogues is a strong plus; experience with mycoprotein is highly preferred

Excellent organizational skills and a meticulous, solution-oriented mindset

Strong communication skills and confidence collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges creatively and pragmatically

Fluent in English (German is a strong plus)

What are your characteristics?

Enthusiastic, curious, and motivated to learn quickly

High integrity, strong work ethic, and a proactive approach

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks while meeting deadlines

Team-oriented, respectful, and positive — contributing to an open and supportive culture

Motivated by Nosh.bio’s mission to expand consumer access to more sustainable, high-quality food options

Further information

Nosh.bio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. All applicants are treated equitably regardless of differences in human experience such as gender identity or expression, race, national origin, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, age, or disability status.

Nosh.bio is a Berlin based food tech startup. Our vision is a world where food is no longer harmful to the planet, to animals or to people. We focus on offering cost-competitive, nutritious, and delicious solutions, allowing for a short and clean label.