Food Product Developer

is a Berlin-based food tech startup developing and producing alternative proteins through biomass fermentation. Our vision is a world where food is no longer harmful to the planet, to animals or to people. We focus on offering cost-competitive, nutritious, and delicious solutions, allowing for a short and clean label.

We're looking for an enthusiastic
Food Product Developer (m/f/x)
with a passion for food and hand-on experience in food processing techniques. In this role, you'll work across the full product lifecycle - from concept development and formulation to market launch - shaping the next generation of innovative food products, including plant-based and hybrid solutions, together with our cross-functional team.

If you love creating food, enjoy taking ownership, and want to make a real impact, we'd love to meet you

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the full product development process, from ideation through formulation, testing, and upscaling
• Develop and optimize recipes and formulations to expand Nosh's product portfolio
• Perform prototyping, shelf-life studies, sensory evaluations, and consumer testing; interpret data to guide decisions
• Conduct and evaluate analyses to understand the functional properties of our raw materials; provide actionable insights to improve product performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Operations, customers, and external partners
• Recommend modifications to product formulas or processes to enhance quality, functionality, or cost efficiency
• Travel within Europe for production trials, sensory evaluations, and customer collaborations
• Support product demos at events, fairs, and conferences, including sample preparation and stakeholder engagement
• Stay up to date with industry trends relevant to alternative proteins, food technology, and product development
• Support in project management and data registry

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Applied Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in product development, formulation, or applications, ideally in plant-based or alternative protein products
• Strong technical understanding of ingredient functionality, texture technology, and sensory science, especially in replicating animal-like textures and flavors
• Experience with plant-based meat or fish analogues is a strong plus; experience with mycoprotein is highly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and a meticulous, solution-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills and confidence collaborating with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical challenges creatively and pragmatically
• Fluent in English (German is a strong plus)

What can you expect from joining Nosh?

• The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable food and contribute to cutting-edge alternative protein innovation
• Flexible working hours in an agile, fun work environment
• Pet-friendly office in Berlin Adlershof
• Regular team events and an international, mission-driven team
• Permanent employment with the option to work part-time for added flexibility

The position is in vibrant Berlin Adlershof. If you strive to work at the intersection of sustainability, biotechnology, and food innovation, Nosh is the place for you Please hand in your application via our career page

is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. All applicants are treated equitably regardless of differences in human experience such as gender identity or expression, race, national origin, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religious beliefs, age, or disability status.