Chemist | Chemiker (m/w/d)
KWS SAAT SE
Job Summary
Join KWS, a global leader in plant breeding, as a pioneering Chemist to establish a new competence in plant-based food ingredients. This role, based in Einbeck, Germany, offers a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art genetics, chemistry, and plant breeding teams. You will be instrumental in developing and validating protocols for characterizing functional food ingredients, engaging with diverse food applications of plant proteins, and contributing to commercially focused product development projects. This position is ideal for a proactive professional with a strong background in food science or chemistry, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit, eager to make a significant impact in the dynamic plant-based food industry.
Required Skills
Education
MSc in Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Science, or related sciences
Experience
- First experiences in food ingredient development, formulation, and function (ideally)
- Experience in protocol validation (advantage)
- Methodological skills in project management
- Methodological skills in establishing new lab protocols and their documentation
Languages
Additional
- This is a full-time position limited to 12 months, serving as parental leave cover. Position starts August 2025. Based at KWS headquarters in Einbeck, Germany.
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