Senior Scientist - Hydrocolloids Application (m / f / d)

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food and beverage to nutrition, health, and home and personal care.

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Senior Scientist - Hydrocolloids Application

(m / f / d)

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. 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.

This 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.

Responsibilities

Scientific Leadership &

Innovation

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

Project

& Resource Management

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

Customer-facing & Strategic

Guidance

Act as a

domain expert, contributing to the mid-term strategy development

through your specialized knowledge in hydrocolloids and biopolymers

Serve as a technical expert in direct

interactions with key customers, providing guidance on hydrocolloid

selection, formulation, and troubleshooting.

Lead technical presentations, product demonstrations, and training

sessions for customers and partners

Gather

market feedback and translate market needs into actionable R&D

projects and solutions

Team Mentorship & Development

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

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

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

Qualifications

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

Familiarity with

regulatory frameworks, industrial-scale processes, and market

requirements in relevant industries

Excellent

communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing both

scientific and business stakeholders

• Result-driven

Entrepreneurial

mindset with resilience in navigating uncertainty and ambiguity

Highly collaborative, adaptable, and

proactive in driving cross-functional alignment

Fluent spoken, written English; German and / or French are

a plus

Required Skills

Expertise in physical chemistry of hydrocolloids

Hydrocolloids

Applications

Industrial R&D settings

Your contact

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Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH I Am Hafen 18 I

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