• Working knowledge of a specific area of research, especially in the field of liquid food formulations
• Defining and executing work breakdown structure to achieve project objectives and deliverables with limited supervision
• Acting as experiment/workstream lead/risk owner for project objectives
• Perform specialized and skilled tasks, data analysis and interpretation, documentation
• Good record-keeping
• Implementing new technologies to improve project design and execution
• Managing lab supplies and equipment
• Generating and advancing new research ideas to project status through a phase-gated project management process
• Actively participating in laboratory safety programs
• Sharing and continuing to develop technical expertise by serving as a subject matter expert for current tasks, developing new knowledge & skills to deliver on project objectives, assisting with skill development, mentoring/advising junior scientists, interfacing with colleagues/specialists on multidisciplinary and cross-organizational teams
• Exploring key areas beyond the immediate research goals of the projects

• Technically-focused communications to project and group leaders within R&D and other departments
• Prepare clear and concise presentations to audience with varied backgrounds
• Writes scientific reports and registration documents as needed

• You have successfully completed a master's degree or PhD in the field of food technology, process engineering, materials science or similar and have already gained 3 to 5 years professional experience in the food industry, preferably also in the pharmaceutical or cosmetics industry
• You have a passion for innovative solutions and are not afraid to go different ways
• You are enthusiastic about innovations and trends and enjoy working in a solution- and implementation-oriented manner
• You are a team player and enjoy working on projects, have high social skills, service orientation and strong communication skills
• You have an independent, analytical and effective way of working
• You feel comfortable in a dynamic, international environment and enjoy building partnerships, as well as cross-functional and cross-cultural collaboration
• You are familiar with the common IT programs and have a certain affinity for IT
• You speak very good English and have a good knowledge of German and enjoy intercultural cooperation

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