FOOD TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Food Product Developer
Description
Mycorena is a food biotechnology company from Gothenburg, Sweden. We have developed Promyc®, a revolutionary fungi-based food ingredient for application areas ranging from meat replacements to functional ingredients. To strengthen our capabilities relating to innovation and product development, we are currently hiring a Food Technologist to work in the borderlands between technology and business applications. As Mycorena’s Food Technologist / Product Developer, you are responsible for exploring both new and existing opportunities in creating competitive and innovative food products and play a key role in the product development cycle. Working closely with our R&D, Production and Marketing teams, you will be solving challenging problems with an engineering approach to a new food material. You will work texture, flavour, process, and all the different aspects involved in food product development from concept to potential production optimization.
Tasks and responsibilities
Develop new formulations and products containing Promyc mycoprotein
Solve hands-on challenges at all stages of the product development cycle
Establish, implement and evaluate practical processes and procedures for development of Promyc® and its applications
Conduct research and analyses on multiple ingredients and additives and provide documentation on process and results
Provide direction and advice to the R&D, production and marketing teams based on insights from the product development process
Profile Requirements
BSc, M.Sc. or equivalent in Food Science, Food Engineering, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or from similar fields
Experience or knowledge in modulating sensory and rheological properties of food products (texture, mouthfeel, flavor, stability)
Ability and interest to work in a fast-moving, agile environment, including managing several development projects simultaneously with short deadlines
A proactive approach, self-starter attitude and the ability to self-manage
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (Swedish is a plus!)
• For citizens outside of EU it is required a valid work/residence permit or visa for working in Sweden
Apply For This Position
Reach us through email until July 24 at career@mycorena.com and don’t forget to include your CV and specify the name of the position you’re applying to!
