Join our mission to create sustainable food products
..with a new type of plant based protein / fat in the middle of Europe?
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Junior Product Developer:in (f/w/x)
Probably the most exciting food startup currently out there is searching for a new Junior Product Developer (Full-time) starting from December. Dive into the exciting world of food science where you will conduct lab trials, orchestrate tastings and manage everything from creating innovative nut-based products to undergoing a wide range of different analyses. It's a thrilling mix of culinary art and cutting-edge technology! In this role you are given the opportunity to work in an innovative environment and are part of the process of creating sustainable and new food products.
Your daily tasks:
Conduct experiments in the lab to prepare various mixtures and document the procedures and outcomes
Lead tasting sessions to evaluate new flavors, followed by comprehensive documentation for analysis
Execute storage tests to assess the shelf life and stability of our products.
Prepare high-quality samples for internal and external reviews to showcase our innovations
Conduct regular training sessions for the sensory panel to ensure consistent and accurate product evaluation.
Creation of recipes for our raw materials in order to standardise taste
Measurements to ensure standardisation of our products
Research about how to use production byproducts in order to further increase the value of our products and make them even more sustainable
Research about production optimisation to reduce losses and costs
Inspired by agriculture and the circular economy
Kern Tec is a B2B ingredient company specializing in the innovative production of food industry products using underutilized resources from the fruit industry, specifically apricot, cherry, and plum pits. In Europe, fruit pits are typically considered waste, particularly within the juice industry. However, these largely untapped resources possess significant potential due to their valuable proteins and fats. At Kern Tec, we employ a washing and drying process to separate the seeds and shells, unlocking their full potential. We then create compounds (sirups) for sustainable plant based dairy alternatives, spreads and more sustainable consumer products. Continuous innovation allows us to maintain our zero-waste philosophy.
Your profile
Master's degree in either Food Science or Food Technology, or a related field
Strong technical understanding required
First work experience in the food industry
Proficiency in English required; German language skills a plus
Ability to manage one's own tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities without frequent oversight
Ability to adapt quickly to changing tasks and priorities
What we offer you
Implementing trends in product and recipe ideas
Taking high levels of self management and responsibility
Long-term and diverse responsibilities with a reliable employer in a collaborative team environment
Flexible working hours through an extended flexitime arrangement
Home Office is always a possibility
Public transportation ticket and new MacBook Air
Working site would be our office in 1070 Vienna (and our production site in 3310 Herzogenburg 1-2 days/week)
Full-time - Minimum salary of €40,000 p.a., adjustable according to qualifications.
Your path to support saving the pits
Application
Your application will be discussed internally within one week.
Intro-Call
We'll get to know each other in a first Online Call
Detailed Interview
We dive deeper into your knowledge and the job roles in a second interview
Offer & Onboaring
Last details to be discussed - and then let's go
Your office in Vienna + regular on-site visits to the factory to further develop applications and see the production running
Our office in the middle of Vienna's greatest district
Schottenfeldgasse 41/30
1070 Wien
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Our production site close to Vienna
Wielandsthal 16
3130 Herzogenburg
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