Food Technologist Dairy / Non-Dairy (m/f/d)

About KaTechAt KaTech, we are more than just a partner for food innovation. As part of the global Ingredion family, our team develops innovative plant-based, sustainable and clean-label ingredient solutions that drive the next generation of food concepts.We combine creativity with scientific expertise to deliver tailor-made solutions that balance taste, health and responsibility. Together, we are shaping the future of food in Europe and beyond.Location: LuebeckWorkplace type: On-SiteKaTech is looking for a motivated Technologist for its Dairy Section! Reach out if you have a proven record in New Product Development for the Dairy Industry!As a Technologist you will be responsible for developing innovative and high-quality products in the dairy and non-dairy sectors, focusing on the UK market. This role involves advancing technical and raw material knowledge, executing development projects in the pilot plant, customer presentations and up-scaling from idea creation to large production trials.This role reports to the Team Lead DairyWhat You Will DoImplement corporate strategy in the development area as per the Development Manager's requirementsDevelop new products (me-too and innovation) and technologies in the dairy/non-dairy sector, focusing on the UK marketAdvance technical and raw material knowledge in the dairy/non-dairy sector Execute cost re-engineering projects in collaboration with sales and procurement for existing customers and internal projectsManage development projects in the dairy sector, coordinating with sales on priorities for the UK sales areaProvide technical support and advice to customers and prospectsEnsure documentation of all development activities, including projects, recipes, results, and stabilization systems in the dairy/non-dairy sectorMaintain constant communication between the Development Center in the UK and GermanyPlan and coordinate training programs at the Development Center UKSupport quality control by checking the functionality of stabilization systemsWhat You Will BringDegree in Food Engineering or other Food related science discipline with focus on dairyProven practical experience (minimum 2 years) in developing new dairy productsExcellent understanding of food technology, industrial food processes, and interactions between different food ingredients or ingredient systemsMinimum 2 years of professional experience in food technologyFluency in English, both written and spokenProven hands-on experience of running projects in a pilot plant environmentAbility to travel approximately 25%, mainly between the UK and GermanyWho You AreStrong interpersonal skills internally as well as externallyCuriosity to trial and develop new solutionsWillingness to put customer focus first on the agendaAgile with a solution driven mindsetWhy Join KaTech Ingredient Solutions? We value diversity in our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, military status, or disability status.Ingredion offers support to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If an applicant requires accommodation during the application or selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet their needs.Privacy Notice: The Applicant Privacy Notice explains how Ingredion uses personal data of applicants and what rights an applicant has in relation to the use of this data for recruitment purposes. This notice applies to applications submitted through Ingredion's career websites and through third parties, such as recruitment agencies, job boards and other means, e. g. by post or e-mail. The announcement can be viewed here:https://emea.ingredion.com/legal/candidate_privacy_notice.htmlFurther information can be found here: https://katech-solutions.comRelocation Available:No