Role description

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative R&D Technology and Science Specialist to join our Research & Development team in the flavour industry. This role is responsible for technology development, process innovation and driving scientific research, to support new flavour creation, product applications, and technical solutions aligned with customer needs and market trends.

Your Mission

Research & Development

• Develop and implement new technologies to enhance flavour delivery systems (e.g., encapsulation, emulsions, controlled release).
• Investigate novel ingredients, raw materials, and processing techniques for functional flavour benefits.
• Conduct advanced scientific research to support flavour creation and development, focusing on sensory properties, stability, and interaction with food/beverage matrices.

Innovation & Technology Scouting

• Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies and scientific trends relevant to flavour development and delivery.
• Collaborate with external partners including universities, research institutes, and suppliers to bring innovation into the business.
• Work closely with process engineers to scale up lab-scale solutions to pilot and commercial production.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Provide expert technical support to flavourists, application scientists, and customers in product development projects.
• Support cross-functional teams (marketing, regulatory, production) with technical insights and scientific data.
• Ensure robust documentation and reporting of research findings, formulations, and experimental results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in R&D within the flavour, food, beverage, or fragrance industry.
• Strong background in flavour chemistry, sensory science, or delivery system technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with formulation, encapsulation, or process technology is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work in cross-disciplinary environments.
• Curiosity-driven with a passion for scientific discovery and innovation.
• Experience with agile work and modern project management and documentation tools (Jira, Confluence) is a plus

Why you'll love working here

• Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies
• Flexible working hours and home office options 
• 4 weeks remote work from other EU countries
• 30 days paid vacation per year
• Salary bands for a fair corporate culture
• Monthly allowance of €50 for your BAV
• Annual 360° feedback loops with clear promotion criteria and an individual career path
• Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth
• Relocation costs can be reimbursed on a pro rata basis
• Regular company events such as summer party, Christmas party
• Paid team dinners or activities for each team twice a year
• Free parking right outside the door
• Perks and benefits: JobRad, subsidized lunch, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, free language courses and discounted memberships at several gyms and for the Wellpass
• Fresh fruit, free drinks and snacks in the office

About us

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.