Job Description

Job Description

Martin Bauer is a leader in botanical extracts and functional ingredients for food and beverages. We’re passionate about innovation, quality, and creating solutions that drive the future of food and nutrition. We are looking for a curious and motivated Food Scientist to join our R&D team and help bring cutting-edge products from concept to reality.

What You’ll Do

As an entry-level Food Scientist, you will work closely with experienced R&D professionals to support product development and innovation projects. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing, testing, and optimizing formulations for beverages, snacks, and other food products.
• Support pilot plant and lab-scale trials, including ingredient weighing, mixing, and processing.
• Conduct sensory evaluations and collect data for product improvement.
• Assist in shelf-life studies and quality evaluations to ensure product performance over time.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, results, and formulations.
• Stay current on food trends, ingredient innovations, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (QA, Operations, Marketing) to support commercialization efforts.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Experience: 0–2 years of experience in food or beverage product development (internships or co-ops strongly considered).
• Technical Skills:
• Basic knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and processing.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and standard testing methods.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow experimental protocols.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to learn.
• Other: Comfortable working in lab, pilot plant, and production environments.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience with real-world product development projects.
• Mentorship from senior food scientists and opportunities for rapid skill growth.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture where your ideas matter.

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