You lead, manage and execute our R&D project "new generation of fish fillets". You are responsible and have the opportunity to bring these new great products alive. 

You improve our signature product Happy Ocean Shrymps and have a clear focus on specific characteristics of the Shrymps that we've chosen to improve.

You oversee and manage the whole product development from ideation to commercialization and with your can-do mentality you conquer any challenges that may arise. 

You develop and mentor one Food Scientist and one R&D intern, provide them with guidance and technical knowledge as well as support.

You have a Master or PhD degree, PhD degree preferred in Food Science/ Technology or a similar scientific background.

You have 3-5 years of work experience in Food Science/ Technology as a Senior/ Lead Food Scientist or equivalent in the food industry, preferably in plant-based industry.

Strong expertise in wet extrusion and texture building is a must, ideally within the plant-based field. Expertise in fermentation is a strong plus.

You are a born Project manager and Team Player with strong management, communication and negotiation skills.

Your problem-solving mindset and strategic thinking enables you to manage a wide range of tasks.

You are fluent in English (verbal & written), German is a Plus.

You are proficient in MS Office and able to quickly learn new tools. Previous experience with statistical analysis tools are a plus.

A food startup is exactly your cup of tea. You are interested in the industry and can identify with our Happy Ocean products.

Work-life balance: Studies show that the productivity curve drops sharply as the number of hours increases. We want to give you the opportunity to use your time stress-free, even during the week. We measure by output, not input. That's why we have a 35-hour week. On the other hand, we expect you to use your time efficient, be beyond ambitious and goal-oriented. In the early-stage of startups, that's super unusual. But we are healthy-hustlers.

Work Location: For this role it will be in our office in a prime location in Munich, in the Lab at Fraunhofer in Freising and with some flexible days in Home-Office.

Daily structure: With our One Thing as focus phase, no internal meetings before 2 pm, lunch break incl. walk, walking meetings etc. we care about a lifestyle that sets a sustainable framework for productive work.

The opportunity: To work in a company where the team knows for which higher purpose they come to work in the morning.