Expert Product Development
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Expert Product Development (m/f/d)
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Nieder-Olm | Research & Development | 38 hours | | befristeter Vertrag
Product Development:
- Develop and optimize beverage recipes using raw materials, compounds, and syrups
- Lead prototype creation and supervise scale-up and first production runs
- Ensure compliance with internal standards and European food legislation
Project Management & Innovation:
- Manage technical development projects independently, including planning, execution, and documentation
- Drive continuous improvement and cost optimization (COGS) initiatives
- Benchmark technical solutions against market standards and trends
Laboratory & Technical Operations:
- Prepare samples and conduct mixing trials at lab and pilot scale
- Conduct and evaluate stability and shelf-life tests
- Maintain lab equipment and manage raw material inventory
Documentation & Compliance:
- Create and maintain raw material specifications, manufacturing instructions, and SAP master data
- Ensure adherence to GMP, internal procedures, work safety, and environmental regulations
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Interface with Marketing, Purchasing, Production, Quality, and Legal departments
- Collaborate with suppliers and external partners (e.g., universities, associations)
- Share best practices and support international R&D coordination
Sensory & Quality Evaluation:
- Participate in sensory panels and quality evaluations
- Evaluate new raw materials and support supplier qualification
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Beverage Technology or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
- 3-5 years of experience in beverage development or a comparable technical role within the food and beverage industry
- Proven track record in beverage development with broad technical expertise and demonstrated success in bringing products from concept to market
- Strong knowledge of European food legislation and European beverage xmdgtar markets
- Proficiency in MS Office and SAP
- Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken
- Willingness to travel internationally and to be regularly present at our Nieder-Olm site
Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)
- Profound technical expertise in compounds and emulsions, including formulation development and industrial application
- Proven experience in the development of zero- and low-sugar beverages, as well as nutrient fortification concepts and nutritional product innovation
- Strong technical understanding of beverage stability, shelf-life performance, and stabilisation systems across a range of beverage categories
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