Scientist, Food Ingredients | Wissenschaftler im Bereich Lebensmittelinhaltsstoffe (m/w/d)

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

Einbeck, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Aug 4, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

Join KWS in Einbeck, Germany, as a Scientist focusing on plant-based food ingredients, starting August 2025. This 12-month full-time contract role involves pioneering a new competence area within the company. You'll collaborate with advanced food and chemistry teams on multiple commercial product development projects, specifically developing and validating protocols for characterizing functional food ingredients. The role offers exposure to various food applications of plant proteins, providing an excellent opportunity to be an influential member of a new initiative in the dynamic plant-based food trend. This position is ideal for a proactive individual with a background in food science or chemistry, eager to contribute to innovative product development in a supportive, family-oriented company culture.

Required Skills

Education

MSc in Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Science, or related sciences

Experience

  • Initial experience in the development, formulation, and application of food ingredients is beneficial
  • Experience in protocol validation is advantageous

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • 12-month fixed-term contract (parental leave cover); Located in Einbeck, Germany