Product Scientist - Flavor (f/m/d)

Vollzeit
Munich, Germany
vor 3 Tage
Do you want to make a delicious difference?

At Planet A Foods, we’re not just rethinking chocolate: we’re redefining it. With ChoViva, our groundbreaking cocoa-free chocolate alternative, we’re shaping a more sustainable and delicious future. As a Product Scientist - Flavor, you'll take a hands-on approach to redefine the limits of flavor and color in our ChoViva Concentrate, using your creativity to unlock new possibilities and contribute to patent filings that safeguard our groundbreaking innovations.

A Taste of What to Expect

  • Level up the flavor and color of our Choviva Concentrate to bring it closer to genuine cocoa

  • Contribute to the development and filing of new patents that protect our innovative work

  • Generate and test creative ideas to optimize our flavor base and production process

  • Take the lead on hands-on, creative experiments, including DoE, that push flavor innovation forward

  • Collaborate closely with the Process Team to ensure smooth integration of innovations into production

  • Operate and analyze data from analytical instruments such as GC and HPLC

The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record of product innovation and cost reduction in the food or flavor industry

  • You have a Master's degree in Food Chemistry, Food Science, or a related field, with a strong background in flavor chemistry

  • Solid hands-on lab experience with a practical and creative mindset

  • Practical familiarity with analytical techniques and tools such as GC, MS, and LC

  • Experience in processing flavors, with a focus on improving taste and efficiency

  • Knowledge or expertise in chocolate or cocoa is a strong plus

A Sweet Package

  • Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
  • Generous Vacation Time: 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
  • Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
  • Supporting Healthy Lifestyle: Discount to Urban Sports Club so you can stay active and fit
  • Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
  • Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
  • Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?