Job Description:
As a Senior Scientist for Hydrocolloids Applications, 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and conduct lab- and pilot scale experiments to develop applications in food and beverage products
* Apply knowledge of hydrocolloids to solve technical challenges in food formulation and processing
* Contribute to projects in non-food applications (e.g., personal care, industrial) as needed, supporting cross-sector innovation
* Manage assigned projects, timelines, tasks, resources and reporting to ensure timely delivery of results
* Conducts external collaborations and research programs, ensuring scientific and business objectives are met
* Gather market feedback and translate market needs into actionable R&D projects and solutions
* Mentor and coach junior scientists, fostering a culture of scientific excellence and continuous learning
* Support teams through complex technical challenges and experimental design related to hydrocolloids
* Represent the company at key customer level on complex projects
* Work closely with strategic project managers on the project definition and coordinates product launches from the application development perspective
* Represent the company in external scientific forums, building the company's visibility and network within the hydrocolloids community
Requirements:
* PhD or Master's degree in Food Science, Material Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
* Minimum 10 years of experience in hydrocolloids in industrial R&D settings with hands-on experience on applications
* Proven track record of scientific innovation, including patents, publications, and/or product development
* Deep expertise in the physical chemistry of hydrocolloids, rheology, formulation, and application development
* Experience managing complex projects and external collaborations
* Fluent spoken, written English; German and/or French are a plus