Senior innovation Scientist

Senior Innovation Scientist – Functional Dairy Starter Cultures & Fermentation m/f/dAre 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 sustainabilityAs 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 applicationsIsolate, characterize, and screen microbial strains (bacteria, yeasts, fungi) for desired traitsConduct lab- and pilot-scale fermentations and translate findings into scalable processesApply molecular biology and analytical methods to advance strain developmentCollaborate closely with process engineering, product development, and quality teamsWhat you bring:Master’s degree or PhD in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or Food TechnologyStrong expertise in fermentation, microbial physiology, and strain optimizationHands-on experience with microbial cultivation and analytical techniquesIdeally, experience with lactic acid bacteria, probiotics, or functional starter culturesA curious, independent mindset and strong scientific communication skills in EnglishWhat you can expect:A state-of-the-art lab environment and international, collaborative cultureThe chance to make a tangible impact on the future of sustainable food systemsCompetitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and scientific freedomReady to shape the future of food innovation? We look forward to hearing from you.