Senior innovation Scientist

Senior Innovation Scientist – Functional Dairy Starter Cultures & Fermentation m/f/d

Are you a scientist passionate about fermentation, microbiology, and functional food cultures? Then check this out.

Our client is a pioneering biotechnology company driving innovation in sustainable food systems. The organization is dedicated to advancing next-generation fermented dairy solutions — combining cutting-edge microbiology with real-world applications that improve quality, functionality, and sustainability

As Senior Innovation Scientist m/f/d , you will take a leading role in developing and optimizing novel starter cultures for fermentation and dairy applications. You’ll work at the intersection of science and product innovation, designing and optimizing novel starter cultures for fermented dairy applications — driving improvements in quality, functionality, and sustainability.

Your responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize functional starter cultures for food and fermentation applications
• Isolate, characterize, and screen microbial strains (bacteria, yeasts, fungi) for desired traits
• Conduct lab- and pilot-scale fermentations and translate findings into scalable processes
• Apply molecular biology and analytical methods to advance strain development
• Collaborate closely with process engineering, product development, and quality teams

What you bring:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Food Technology
• Strong expertise in fermentation, microbial physiology, and strain optimization
• Hands-on experience with microbial cultivation and analytical techniques
• Ideally, experience with lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, or functional starter cultures
• A curious, independent mindset and strong scientific communication skills in English

What you can expect:

• A state-of-the-art lab environment and international, collaborative culture
• The chance to make a tangible impact on the future of sustainable food systems
• Competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and scientific freedom

Ready to shape the future of food innovation? We look forward to hearing from you.

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