UNILEVER IS LOOKING FOR A BIO FLAVOUR TECHNOLOGIST (temporary)
Location: Hive, Wageningen, The Netherlands
Full-time | Fixed-term (4 months cover)
Salary range: 44-55k
ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. We are driven by our purpose to make sustainable living commonplace and create a better business and a better world.
ABOUT FOODS R&D
Foods R&D develops superior products and solutions rooted in differentiated science and technology. At Hive Wageningen, we collaborate across internal teams, external partners, and academia to drive breakthrough innovations.
JOB PURPOSE
This 4-month maternity cover role focuses on supporting the scientific and technological exploration of flavour from future bio-based ingredients. The role combines biotechnology, flavour science and experimental execution to generate early-stage insights and innovation opportunities.
WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
- Support exploration of bio processes (fermentation, enzymatic treatment) to create flavour ingredients
- Design and execute lab and kitchen scale experiments
- Understand and interpret flavour analysis (GC-MS, LC-MS, others), lead and support sensory evaluations
- Develop product prototypes (bouillons, dressings, seasonings)
- Collaborate with internal and external partners
- Maintain documentation in electronic lab notebooks
- Ensure compliance with HACCP and safety standards
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Bachelor or Master degree in Food Science, Flavour Science, Biotechnology or similar
- Experience in lab-scale fermentation experimentation and/or biotechnology-driven ingredient development
- Knowledge of flavour analysis techniques and sensory science
- Hands-on and structured scientific mindset
- Strong collaboration and communication skills