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

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading food innovation company is seeking a Food Technologist to develop innovative dairy and non-dairy products focused on the UK market. The role involves managing development projects and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Food Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English are essential, with occasional travel required. This position is based in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Develop new products and technologies in the dairy/non-dairy sector.
• Manage development projects in the dairy sector.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers.
• Document all development activities.

Kenntnisse

Food technology knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Food Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Pilot plant experience

Jobbeschreibung

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

Bewerben

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.

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

What you will do

• 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

What you will bring

• 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?

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