Food Technologist Dairy / Non-Dairy (m/f/d)

Ingredion; Lübeck; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading ingredient solutions company in Lübeck is seeking a motivated Technologist to develop innovative dairy products. You will focus on the UK market, manage development projects, and advance technical knowledge. The ideal candidate has a degree in Food Engineering, proven experience in dairy product development, and excellent food technology understanding. Join us to shape the future of food innovation.

Qualifikationen

• Proven practical experience (minimum 2 years) in developing new dairy products.
• Excellent understanding of food technology and industrial food processes.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Hands-on experience of running projects in a pilot plant environment.

Aufgaben

• Implement corporate strategy in the development area.
• Develop new products in the dairy/non-dairy sector.
• Advance technical and raw material knowledge.
• Manage development projects in the dairy sector.
• Provide technical support to customers.

Kenntnisse

Food technology understanding

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Project management

Curiosity for new solutions

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Engineering or related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

About KaTech

At KaTech, we are more than just a partner for food innovation. As part of the global Ingredion family, our team develops innovative plant-based, sustainable and clean-label ingredient solutions that drive the next generation of food concepts. We combine creativity with scientific expertise to deliver tailor-made solutions that balance taste, health and responsibility. Together, we are shaping the future of food in Europe and beyond.

Location: Luebeck

Workplace type: On-Site

KaTech is looking for a motivated Technologist for its Dairy Section! Reach out if you have a proven record in New Product Development for the Dairy Industry!

As a Technologist you will be responsible for developing innovative and high-quality products in the dairy and non-dairy sectors, focusing on the UK market. This role involves advancing technical and raw material knowledge, executing development projects in the pilot plant, customer presentations and up-scaling from idea creation to large production trials.

This role reports to the Team Lead Dairy

Responsibilities

• Implement corporate strategy in the development area as per the Development Manager's requirements
• Develop new products (me-too and innovation) and technologies in the dairy/non-dairy sector, focusing on the UK market
• Advance technical and raw material knowledge in the dairy/non-dairy sector
• Execute cost re-engineering projects in collaboration with sales and procurement for existing customers and internal projects
• Manage development projects in the dairy sector, coordinating with sales on priorities for the UK sales area
• Provide technical support and advice to customers and prospects
• Ensure documentation of all development activities, including projects, recipes, results, and stabilization systems in the dairy/non-dairy sector
• Maintain constant communication between the Development Center in the UK and Germany
• Plan and coordinate training programs at the Development Center UK
• Support quality control by checking the functionality of stabilization systems

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Engineering or other Food related science discipline with focus on dairy
• Proven practical experience (minimum 2 years) in developing new dairy products
• Excellent understanding of food technology, industrial food processes, and interactions between different food ingredients or ingredient systems
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in food technology
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• Proven hands-on experience of running projects in a pilot plant environment
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, mainly between the UK and Germany

Who you are

• Strong interpersonal skills internally as well as externally
• Curiosity to trial and develop new solutions
• Willingness to put customer focus first on the agenda
• Agile with a solution driven mindset

Why Join KaTech Ingredient Solutions?

We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.

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Further information can be found here: https://katech-solutions.com

Relocation Available: No