Ph4About Us /h4pBe part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability. /p pAt Jungbunzlauer, we create high-quality, naturally derived ingredients that enhance everyday life – from food and beverage to nutrition, health, and home and personal care. As a trusted partner for ingredient excellence, we offer texturants, acidulants, minerals, and tailored solutions that help customers to solve complex product challenges. /p pWith a history of more than 150 years, nearly 1,400 passionate colleagues, and production and fermentation facilities across Europe and North America, we proudly serve over 130 countries worldwide. Join our global network and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future while growing your career in a dynamic, collaborative environment. /p pstrongSenior Scientist - Hydrocolloids Application (m/f/d) /strong /ph4Job Description /h4pAs a strongSenior Scientist for Hydrocolloids Applications /strong, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing hydrocolloid solutions for the food and beverage segments. You will contribute scientific expertise to project teams, support innovation initiatives, and ensure the successful application of hydrocolloids in diverse industrial contexts. Experience in non-food applications (such as personal care or industrial uses) is considered a strong plus, broadening the impact of your work across multiple sectors. /p pThis position is ideal for a hands-on experienced scientist with deep technical knowledge and a passion for practical problem-solving in both established and emerging markets. /ph4Responsibilities /h4pstrongScientific Leadership Innovation /strong /p ul liDesign and conduct lab- and pilot scale experiments to develop applications in food and beverage products /li liApply knowledge of hydrocolloids to solve technical challenges in food formulation and processing /li liContribute to projects in non-food applications (e.g., personal care, industrial) as needed, supporting cross-sector innovation /li /ul pstrongProject Resource Management /strong /p ul liManage assigned projects, timelines, tasks, resources and reporting to ensure timely delivery of results /li liConducts external collaborations and research programs, ensuring scientific and business objectives are met /li /ul pstrongCustomer-facing Strategic Guidance /strong /p ul liAct as a domain expert, contributing to the mid-term strategy development through your specialized knowledge in hydrocolloids and biopolymers /li li Serve as a technical expert in direct interactions with key customers, providing guidance on hydrocolloid selection, formulation, and troubleshooting. /li li Lead technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training sessions for customers and partners /li liGather market feedback and translate market needs into actionable RD projects and solutions /li /ul pstrongTeam Mentorship Development /strong /p ul liMentor and coach junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and continuous learning /li liSupport teams through complex technical challenges and experimental design related to hydrocolloids /li /ul pstrongStakeholder Engagement Communication /strong /p ul liRepresent the company at key customer level on complex projects /li liWork closely with strategic project managers on the project definition and coordinates product launches from the application development perspective /li liRepresent the company in external scientific forums, building the company’s visibility and network within the hydrocolloids community /li /ul pstrongQualifications /strong /p ul liPhD or Master’s degree in Food Science, Material Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field /li liMinimum 10 years of experience in hydrocolloids in industrial RD settings with hands-on experience on applications /li liProven track record of scientific innovation, including patents, publications, and/or product development /li liDeep expertise in the physical chemistry of hydrocolloids, rheology, formulation, and application development /li liExperience managing complex projects and external collaborations /li liFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks, industrial-scale processes, and market requirements in relevant industries /li liExcellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing both scientific and business stakeholders /li liResult-driven /li liEntrepreneurial mindset with resilience in navigating uncertainty and ambiguity /li liHighly collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in driving cross-functional alignment /li liFluent spoken, written English; German and/or French are a plus /li /ulh4Required Skills /h4ul liApplication Development /li liCommunication and presentation skills /li liExpertise in physical chemistry of hydrocolloids /li liFluent English /li liFormulation /li liHydrocolloids Applications /li liIndustrial RD settings /li liRheology /li /ulh4Your contact /h4pstrongApply now /strong /p pJungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH I Am Hafen 18 I 68526 Ladenburg I Tel.: (Inhalt entfernt)br(Inhalt entfernt) /p /p