Research Scientist. Process Development & Modelling | Barcelona | Heura Foods

TN Spain; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Process Development & Modelling. This role involves developing innovative, cost-efficient processes for manufacturing, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to create novel food products. The position requires expertise in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and predictive modeling, along with a Ph.D. and over seven years of industrial experience. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the future of food technology. Enjoy a flexible working environment and a range of benefits that support your well-being and work-life balance.

Servicios

22 local labor days + 5 extra for vacations

Flexible working environment

Private Health Insurance

Organic coffee and plant-based drinks

Discounted gym memberships

Flexible retribution for transport and nurseries

Formación

• Ph.D. or Eng.D. with 7+ years of relevant experience required.
• In-depth understanding of fluid dynamics and heat transfer essential.

Responsabilidades

• Develop cost-efficient processes for science-based innovations.
• Collaborate with research scientists to create novel food products.
• Design and validate computational models for manufacturing processes.

Conocimientos

Fluid Dynamics

Heat Transfer

Fracture Mechanics

Engineering Design Concepts

Materials Engineering

Predictive Computational Modeling

Process Intensification

Bioreactor Design

Scientific Innovation

Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Teams

Educación

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Eng.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent Scientific/Engineering Discipline

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Research Scientist. Process Development & Modelling | Barcelona | Heura Foods, Barcelona

Client:

Grapefrute

Location:

Barcelona, Spain

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.04.2025

Expiry Date:

09.06.2025

Job Description:

At Heura, we’re food activists, and our mission is to provide a solution that leaves animals out of the equation, while sustainably feeding millions of people. Technology allows us to build a food system that not only solves our current challenges but also responds to our values.

YOUR CHALLENGE

Let’s start by seeing if you’re passionate about the following responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the development of new robust, cost-efficient processes to enable lean manufacturing solutions for science-based innovations.
2. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of research scientists to aid the development of novel food products and related manufacturing processes.
3. Design and drive lab & pilot scale experimental plan to target Proof of Concept & Process of manufacturing methods both in house and in external facilities.
4. Explore out-of-the-box, scalable processing techniques that contribute to developing proprietary technologies from scientific discoveries.
5. Design, implement, validate and run mathematical and predictive computational models applied to discovery and scale-up of new process lines.
6. Define scaling up routes and lead the design of new equipment for large-scale manufacturing in collaboration with research and process engineering partners.
7. Contribute to patent drafting and scientific substantiation of patent claims.
8. Define Technology Transfer plans in collaboration with the Technology Transfer Manager, ensure resources and anticipate needs.
9. Contribute to scientific publications and presentation of results in international scientific conferences.
10. Develop domain expertise and share knowledge with R&D peers and operations/engineering team members.

Requirements

1. A Ph.D. or Eng.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics or equivalent scientific/engineering discipline and +7 years of industrially relevant experience.
2. In-depth understanding of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, plasticity, fracture mechanics, failure analysis, engineering design concepts, and materials engineering is essential.
3. Experience in taking an idea/product or process from early-stage research through to the scale-up phase.
4. Research experience in modeling and setup of predictive computational process simulations in the area of chemical engineering.
5. Understanding and/or hands-on research experience in fibrillation processing techniques.
6. Experience in process intensification and continuous manufacturing, with an aim of reducing manufacturing footprint is a plus.
7. Experience in bioreactor design is a plus.
8. Extracting simplified, yet reasonably accurate model representations from complex physical and biochemical processes/reactions.
9. Proven record of scientific and technical innovation.
10. Proficient in reviewing scientific reports, and understanding of scientific methodology and scientific documentation practices.
11. Effective collaboration in a multidisciplinary research team.
12. Fluency in English is a must.

Benefits:

1. 22 local labor days + 5 extra ones for Vacations! (+ all Bank holiday days)
2. Flexible working environment in terms of schedule
3. Private Health Insurance
4. Organic coffee, tea & plant-based drinks in the office
5. Discounted gym memberships
6. Flexible retribution (applicable for public transport, nurseries and any bar/restaurant/cafeteria)