Food Scientist

vor 12 Stunden

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Cultimate Vollzeit 60.000 € - 90.000 € pro Jahr

About Cultimate Foods

We are a German startup on a mission to transform the food industry. At Cultimate Foods, we develop

Cultisense,
a
cell-cultivated flavouring ingredient
that delivers an authentic meaty taste to food.

Cultisense is the first ingredient of its kind, designed to bridge the sensory gap between plant-based and animal-based products, enabling food companies to create products consumers truly crave.

How to apply

Please, email
with the name of the position as "Subject", e.g. "Head of Product, Berlin", including your CV. A motivation letter is a bonus.

Applications using "easy apply" will
not
be considered.

About the role

We are looking for a hands-on and resourceful Food Scientist or Product Developer
to lead the
development and application testing of Cultisense
in Berlin.

Your mission is to
refine and validate Cultisense
as a functional ingredient, characterising its properties, improving its sensory impact, and showcasing its potential through
plant-based prototype applications
.

You will be at the interface between
R&D, product development, and customer engagement
, helping food manufacturers and partners integrate Cultisense into their formulations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise
    Cultisense formulations
    to enhance flavour delivery, stability, and compatibility in different food matrices.
  • Design and execute experiments to
    analyse the functional and sensory characteristics
    of Cultisense (e.g., texture, aroma release, colour, or nutritional profile).
  • Create
    plant-based hybrid prototypes
    (e.g., burgers, sausages, ready meals) to demonstrate the ingredient's performance and convince partners and investors.
  • Collaborate with customers to
    understand their application needs
    , advise on optimal use levels, and support their trials.
  • Coordinate
    sample preparation and shipment
    , track partner feedback, and iterate formulations accordingly.
  • Work with internal and external labs or pilot plants to
    expand testing capabilities
    and analytical depth.
  • Represent Cultimate Foods at
    industry conferences and trade shows
    , helping communicate the scientific and commercial value of Cultisense.
  • Document all findings and support intellectual property and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

Must-have

  • MSc or PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, Biochemistry, or related field.
  • 2–4 years of hands-on experience in
    ingredient or product development
    , ideally in flavour, fat, or protein systems.
  • Strong understanding of
    food chemistry and formulation
    principles.
  • Experience conducting and interpreting
    analytical and sensory experiments
    .
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with customers and cross-functional teams.
  • Self-driven, creative, and comfortable in a
    fast-paced startup
    with limited structure

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in
    flavour ingredient development
    or sensory science.
  • Familiarity with
    plant-based meat
    or hybrid formulations.
  • Understanding of
    flavour encapsulation, emulsions
    , or lipid systems.
  • Experience collaborating with external partners or pilot facilities.

Why join us

  • Work on
    a breakthrough flavouring ingredient
    redefining taste in plant-based foods.
  • Take ownership of
    Cultisense development and applications
    .
  • Join a small, passionate, and mission-driven team where your ideas truly shape the product.
  • Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
  • Based in
    Berlin
    , with occasional travel to conferences and customer sites.

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