R&D & Scale-up Food Scientist [m/f/d]

Across both

• Technical Documentation: Keep complete records of experiments and results, and maintain process specifications, SOPs, and production guidelines.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Closely collaborate with product development, production, quality, and engineering, keeping projects aligned with timelines and OKRs.

• Laboratory Management & Safety: Keep the food lab organized, clean, well-stocked, and safe, and order trial ingredients on time.

Your profile

If you enjoy working both in the lab and on the factory floor, and love turning hands-on experiments into products that run reliably at scale, this is your chance to apply your expertise to revolutionary plant-based meat innovation. Join us now as we scale operations in a fast-growing, purpose-driven startup.

Requirements

• Professional Experience: 3–7 years in food product development and/or food manufacturing, preferably with plant-based foods, alternative proteins, processed foods, or ingredient applications. Hands-on lab experience plus exposure to process development and scale-up.

• Educational Background: Master's or PhD degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Food Chemistry, or a related field.

• Technical Skills: Expertise in food formulation, ingredient functionality, and protein science. Knowledge of food processing technologies and scale-up principles. Experience with sensory evaluation and instrumental analysis.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in experimental design and statistical analysis. Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement.

• Personal Attributes: Curious, rigorous, and hands-on, with strong attention to detail. Equally comfortable in the lab and on the production floor, working independently while seeking support when needed.

• Communication Skills: Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate technical concepts for R&D, production, and quality audiences.

• Driving license class B: As driving to visit our co-manufacturers is required.

• Language Proficiency: Fluent English is required; German at B2 level or higher.

Why us?

Why you should apply now

• End-to-End Impact: Few roles let you shape a product from first prototype to full-scale production. Here, you see your ideas through.

• Scaling Big: We already have 7 products on the shelves of major supermarket chains, and we keep expanding our production capacity. Join at a moment of fast growth and help shape how we scale next.

• Top-Tier Backing: We’re supported by world-class VCs and angels who share our vision and believe in our mission.

• The Time is Now: Food needs a massive transformation. Join us in creating irresistible, sustainable food that inspires billions to switch away from animal-based meat, fast!

A word on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and equal opportunities for all. Shared values and alignment with Project Eaden’s purpose matter most to us. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

Workspace and culture

We’re building a gentle giant in the food industry. Our team thrives on collaboration, and we believe in the power of face-to-face communication to move fast and work effectively. Currently, we spend most of our time together at our workplace in Berlin to nurture our team spirit and culture. As we grow over the next few years, we aim to evolve into a more distributed workplace, blending the flexibility of remote work with the strength of our shared values and connection.

About us

Global protein consumption is skyrocketing—especially meat. And that’s creating massive challenges for health, climate, and animal welfare. At Project Eaden, we’re tackling this head-on with our patented fiber spinning technology: plant-based meat with authentic texture and taste. Our LEKKA products are already in millions of homes across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.