Junior Researcher / Liquid Food Product Developer (f/m/d) 40 hours

Plantacorp; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly fresh fruits

Daily coffee, tea, milk and oat milk

Two free food supplements per month

Employee discount on all products

Good public transport connections

Subsidy for your Deutschlandticket

Weekly yoga on site

Urban Sports membership

German language courses

Company events

Job summary

Plantacorp, located in Hamburg, is seeking a Junior Researcher – Liquid Food Product Developer. This full-time position involves working in a laboratory setting, focusing on innovative projects in liquid food development.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant science field, a passion for laboratory work, and a strong interest in dietary supplements. Benefits include a dynamic international team, weekly fresh fruits, yoga sessions, and discounts on products.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred for a hands-on, laboratory-based role.
• Solid foundational knowledge of chemistry with analytical experience.
• Genuine interest in dietary supplements and food industry.

Responsibilities

• Become a specialist in proprietary liposomal technology.
• Conduct stability and shelf-life testing on experimental products.
• Support marketing through research of industry trends.

Skills

Laboratory work experience

Knowledge of chemistry

Communication skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Completed degree in chemistry, biotechnology, food technology or related field

Job description

Junior Researcher – Liquid Food Product Developer (f/m/d)

Full‑time position: 40 hours per week.

Tasks

This is a hands‑on, laboratory‑based role within the R&D department, ideal for someone who thrives in a research setting and enjoys working directly with experimental formulations and technologies. The position offers strong potential for growth in responsibility as you develop expertise and contribute to innovative projects.

• Become a specialist in our proprietary liposomal technology.
• Evaluate the compatibility of new ingredients for use in our formulations.
• Prepare pilot‑scale formulations in the R&D laboratory.
• Conduct stability and shelf‑life testing on experimental products.
• Provide formulation and ingredient insights to support customer consultations.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Develop communication skills and grow into a confident client consultant.
• Coordinate with the Business Developer to create tailored solutions for clients.
• Participate in joint research initiatives with the Quality Control team.
• Support Marketing by researching trends and innovations in the dietary supplement and functional food industry.

Continuous Learning & Support

• Assist with general R&D tasks including research and new topic exploration.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date training documentation and lab records.
• Work within the broader scope of product development, with increasing autonomy and responsibility over time.

Requirements

• Completed degree or training in chemistry, biotechnology, food technology, or a related scientific field (Master’s preferred).
• Solid foundational knowledge of chemistry; initial hands‑on experience in an analytical or formulation laboratory is a strong plus.
• High affinity for laboratory work, including formulation, testing, and routine R&D processes.
• Genuine interest in the food industry, particularly in dietary supplements, plant‑based extracts, and functional ingredients.
• Curiosity and flexibility to conduct research across diverse topics, from formulation science to market trends.
• Ability to communicate scientific data clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including clients, Sales and Marketing teams.
• Proactive and open to learning; eager to grow into a Product Developer role within a dynamic R&D setting.
• Solution‑oriented thinker, able to contribute creative input to formulation challenges.
• Structured and detail‑oriented with a high standard of quality, precision, and independence in daily lab work.
• Strong written and spoken English is required; German is a plus.

Benefits

• Encounters at eye level and a warm welcome.
• International and dynamic team.
• Weekly fresh fruits.
• Daily coffee, tea, milk and oat milk.
• Two free food supplements of your choice per month and employee discount on all products.
• Good public transport connections.
• Subsidy for your Deutschlandticket.
• Weekly yoga on site.
• Urban Sports membership.
• German language courses.
• Company events.