Student Assistant: Food Science R&D (MSc Level)

• Assist in monitoring and interpreting EU food law and EFSA updates, specifically regarding fermented products and enzyme-based ingredients
• Conduct advanced scientific reviews on fermentation kinetics and enzyme stability
• Support the execution of application tests, evaluating the performance and sensory impact of savory ingredients in various food matrices
• Assist with light R&D lab activities, including monitoring fermentation batches, media preparation, CFU counting, and enzyme assays
• Provide practical support for industry summits, helping prepare samples and demonstrations for our savory application portfolio

• Currently enrolled in an MSc in Food Science and Technology
• Strong understanding of fermentation (bacterial/enzymology) and Quality Assurance (HACCP) and EU Food regulations
• Experience or interest in savory flavor chemistry is a major plus
• Hands on 'can-do' attitude with a love for cooking and application testing
• Independent agile Worker: Capable of managing tasks efficiently within a focused weekly schedule, flexible working multiple tasks
• Fluent in English

Experience or interest in savory flavor chemistry is a major plus

• Hours: Approximately 8-12 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate your university schedule
• Professional Growth: Direct experience in a specialized R&D pipeline focused on cutting-edge fermentation and savory solutions
• Thesis Collaboration: For the right candidate, we offer the possibility of a Master's Thesis collaboration, providing the opportunity to conduct your final research within an industry setting