Applications Specialist: Dairy & Plant-Based Meats

Leiden Bio Science Park; Leiden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative international team

Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of food technology

Job summary

Leiden Bio Science Park is seeking an Application Specialist in Leiden to drive the integration of Nourish ingredients into formulations for dairy, plant-based dairy, and meat. This hands-on role involves developing and optimizing formulations, troubleshooting challenges, and collaborating with customers to deliver tailored solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in food technology and has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant applications. Enjoy the benefits of a competitive salary and a dynamic international team setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant food applications.
• Hands-on experience with industrial processing conditions.
• Strong understanding of functional interactions in food matrices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize formulations using Nourish ingredients.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges.
• Collaborate with sensory and culinary teams for customer success.

Skills

Experience in dairy, plant-based dairy, or meat applications

Understanding of flavours, fats, proteins

Problem-solving skills

Customer-facing experience

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in food technology

Job description

Leiden Bio Science Park is seeking an Application Specialist in Leiden to drive the integration of Nourish ingredients into formulations for dairy, plant-based dairy, and meat. This hands-on role involves developing and optimizing formulations, troubleshooting challenges, and collaborating with customers to deliver tailored solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in food technology and has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant applications. Enjoy the benefits of a competitive salary and a dynamic international team setting.