New Product Developer / Food Scientist

Job description

About KULT FARM KULT FARM makes a true and natural new whole food from mycelium solid state fermentation. As a venture-backed business, we are pioneering this approach. Our mission 🐠 is to foster the world’s transition to a sustainable food system- without asking consumers to compromise on taste, texture, or price. Our planet 🌎 cannot sustain our current food system; therefore, we believe in producing exceptional alternative products to remove the current strain on our environment and ensure food security for our future ever-growing population. This is your opportunity to have an impact on our planet and experience a startup in its earliest days . Tasks Role and Responsibilities 🔨 Research and develop new food technologies to establish product building blocks including texture interactions and flavor. Product development of our innovative whole-cut fungi-based vegan alternative products, from lab to fork and through full commercialization in Berlin. Support the development of new ideas, new processes, and procedures as the company grows. You will work in strong interaction together with Mycologists and Microbiologists to adapt the technology to make the best product. Be able to think critically, manage your time effectively and be flexible to support cross-functional projects and help the company meet its goals. Requirements Qualifications 💯 BSc or MSc in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field with relevant experience Experience in food product development of at least 1-2y is highly desired, ideally in the development of alternative protein solutions) Experience in the formulation and application development using lab equipment You combine hands-on working style with analytical competence Excellent written and verbal skills in English Willingness to travel for about once or twice a quarter for 1 to 3 days each Benefits Why join? 🚀 You will work in a cross-disciplinary Production team with food technologists, biotechnologists, microbiologists at a cutting-edge technology. Trans-disciplinarity at its peak: we believe invention only happens when you connect dots that are seemingly far apart. A high-impact, ambitious startup environment with the ability to learn and grow alongside the company The opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology and make a true impact on the environment and our food system A fun, flexible, and rewarding environment where you can have the ability to thrive as a person Excited to work with us? 📬 Thank you for your interest in joining us. We hope to meet you soon! *Application should be in English!