Product Scientist (f/m/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Munich

Do you want to make a delicious difference?

As a Product Scientist, you’ll take a hands-on role in our lab, developing and optimising our products and pioneering new ingredients that push the boundaries of taste and sustainability.

A Taste of What to Expect
  • Develop and optimise innovative processes and products for our cocoa-free chocolate and future raw materials
  • Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DoEs) to guide product development with data-driven decisions
  • Conduct, analyse, and document experiments independently, from concept to validated results
  • Contribute to patent applications
  • Refine testing protocols, analytical methods, and lab equipment for accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency
  • Work closely with our product development team to bridge lab results with scalable production solutions
The Perfect Recipe of Skills & Experience
  • At least 2 years hands-on experience in product development within the food industry
  • Proven track record in roasting, fermentation, and flavour development for food products
  • Solid foundation in food science and food chemistry, with familiarity in relevant regulations
  • Strong lab skills, you are comfortable designing, running, and analysing practical experiments
  • Knowledge of patent processes and IP protection in product innovation
  • Detail-oriented, precise, and methodical in documentation and experimental records
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset and a drive to push boundaries in food innovation
A Sweet Package
  • Healthy, Delicious Meals: Fresh, subsidised daily lunches, along with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep you energised
  • Generous Vacation Time: 30 days of paid holiday each year to recharge and pursue your personal passions
  • Work-Life Flexibility: Flexible working hours, and a flat-hierarchy environment where collaboration and open communication thrive
  • Supporting Healthy Lifestyle: Discount to Urban Sports Club so you can stay active and fit
  • Attractive Discounts: a variety of offers from strong brands from all relevant areas of life – for example electronics, travel, fashion, home, and much more
  • Team-Building Events: Strengthen connections and foster a positive team dynamic
  • Sensory Experiences: Evaluate and contribute to the flavour, colour, and aroma of both current and future recipes
  • Chocolate, Every. Single. Day: Because who wouldn't want to indulge in delicious chocolate every single day?
About us
We produce all-natural cocoa-free innovations without compromising on taste, quality, and sustainability to preserve the Earth for our children.

We are on a constant journey of discovery and driving meaningful impact. Through collaboration and shared success, we empower our team to take bold action and make a difference. Every role is designed with purpose, where together ideas flourish, opportunit
ies expand and boundaries are pushed. Joining our team is a step toward to protecting the planet we love.

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As an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, starting from evaluating all applications fairly. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.
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