Formoformo.bio
Research Associate
- Location
- Frankfurt
- Remote
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Mid-Level
- Field
- Research & Science
Today
JOB TITLE: Research Associate
Formo Foods is looking for a motivated, analytical Research Associate to join our Protein Analytics team in Frankfurt am Main. You’ll perform and further develop analytical methods with a strong focus on the comprehensive physicochemical and functional characterization of proteins and protein powders. Your data will directly shape how we optimize our fermentation-derived proteins for food applications.
You’ll work closely with scientists across bioengineering, food science and fermentation technology in an interdisciplinary, dynamic environment and play a key role in the quality, functionality and performance of our innovative protein ingredients.
Location: Frankfurt am Main
Key Responsibilities
Analytical Testing & Method Development
- Execute and optimize a broad range of physicochemical and functional tests for protein powders, including color, dispersibility, moisture, bulk density, protein solubility, viscosity, foaming capacity & stability, and emulsification capacity & stability (method development and routine analysis)
- Contribute to method optimization and support ongoing R&D projects in close collaboration with scientists
Documentation & Quality
Thoroughly document results, evaluate data and report findings to the team
Instrument Management
Operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot analytical instruments
About You
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry or a related field
- Solid knowledge and practical laboratory experience in food chemistry or food technology is highly desirable, particularly in the analytical and functional characterization of proteins
Technical & Functional Skills
- Good understanding of analytical method development and validation
- Experience with HPLC-UV analysis, sensory evaluation/aroma analysis (e.g. GC-MS) and rheology/texture optimization is a plus
- Experience in plant-based/alternative protein product development is a plus
- Excellent documentation and data evaluation skills
- Very good English skills; German is a plus
Mindset
Careful, structured and reliable working style, with high motivation and scientific curiosity to learn new techniques
Collaboration & Communication
Team-oriented mindset with good communication skills
What we offer:
- Help reinvent one of the world’s most iconic food categories
- Participate in employee equity and build long-term ownership in what we’re creating
- Benefit from regular team off-sites, monthly perks like discounted public transport passes and fitness memberships
- Invest in your growth with a dedicated annual development budget for learning, training, and conferences
- Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, and an additional day after 3 and 4 years tenure
- Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Team Impact Day
- Work in an innovative office and lab environment with access to cutting-edge food and biotech infrastructure
- Connect over regular team lunches, healthy and not so healthy snacks and drinks and shared moments that bring the team together
Salary for this role
What do others think of this role?
Vote and instantly see how others rate the requirements, the salary and more.
Anonymous — nobody sees how you vote.
What do others think of this role?
Vote and instantly see how others rate the requirements, the salary and more.
Anonymous — nobody sees how you vote.
Discover the people behind Formo
Get a look at the team — see who works here and spot familiar faces from your network.
For employers
Looking for talent that truly fits?
List your roles on baito and reach people looking for meaningful work.
Start listing
