New Product Developer / Food Scientist

KULT FARM; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KULT FARM is building true, natural whole foods from mycelium fermentation. We are hiring a science-driven professional to lead research and develop vegan products, working closely with mycologists and microbiologists in Berlin.

You will contribute from lab-scale development to full commercialization while balancing time, ideas, and cross-functional priorities in a startup environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor or Master in food science/tech with relevant experience.
• 1–2 years in food product development, ideally alternative proteins.
• Experience with lab formulation and development.
• Hands-on plus analytical thinking required.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Aufgaben

• Research and develop new food technologies for product building blocks.
• Develop whole-cut fungi-based vegan products from lab to commercialization in Berlin.
• Support new ideas, processes, and procedures as the company grows.
• Collaborate with mycologists and microbiologists to tailor technology.
• Think critically, manage time effectively, and support cross-functional projects.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Ausbildung

BSc in Food Science / Food Technology

MSc in related field

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Jobbeschreibung

KULT FARM makes a true and natural new whole food from mycelium solid state fermentation. As a venture-backed business, we are pioneering this approach.

Our mission is to foster the world’s transition to a sustainable food system- without asking consumers to compromise on taste, texture, or price.

Our planet cannot sustain our current food system; therefore, we believe in producing exceptional alternative products to remove the current strain on our environment and ensure food security for our future ever-growing population.

This is your opportunity to have an impact on our planet and experience a startup in its earliest days.

About KULT FARM

KULT FARM makes a true and natural new whole food from mycelium solid state fermentation. As a venture-backed business, we are pioneering this approach.

Our mission is to foster the world’s transition to a sustainable food system- without asking consumers to compromise on taste, texture, or price.

Our planet cannot sustain our current food system; therefore, we believe in producing exceptional alternative products to remove the current strain on our environment and ensure food security for our future ever-growing population.

This is your opportunity to have an impact on our planet and experience a startup in its earliest days.

Tasks

Role and Responsibilities

• Research and develop new food technologies to establish product building blocks including texture interactions and flavor.
• Product development of our innovative whole-cut fungi-based vegan alternative products, from lab to fork and through full commercialization in Berlin.
• Support the development of new ideas, new processes, and procedures as the company grows.
• You will work in strong interaction together with Mycologists and Microbiologists to adapt the technology to make the best product.
• Be able to think critically, manage your time effectively and be flexible to support cross-functional projects and help the company meet its goals.

Requirements

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field with relevant experience
• Experience in food product development of at least 1-2y is highly desired, ideally in the development of alternative protein solutions)
• Experience in the formulation and application development using lab equipment
• You combine hands-on working style with analytical competence
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English
• Willingness to travel for about once or twice a quarter for 1 to 3 days each

Benefits

Why join?

• You will work in a cross-disciplinary Production team with food technologists, biotechnologists, microbiologists at a cutting-edge technology.
• Trans-disciplinarity at its peak: we believe invention only happens when you connect dots that are seemingly far apart.
• A high-impact, ambitious startup environment with the ability to learn and grow alongside the company
• The opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and make a true impact on the environment and our food system
• A fun, flexible, and rewarding environment where you can have the ability to thrive as a person