Corp. Fermentation and Chocolate Expert 100%

Corp. Fermentation and Chocolate Expert 100%

Lindt & Sprüngli hasbeen enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years. As a global leaderin the premium chocolate sector, the company looks back on a long-standingtradition with its origin in Zurich, Switzerland. Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates today at its12 own production sites in Europe and the USA. They are sold by 38 subsidiariesand branch offices, as well as via a network of more than 100 independentdistributors around the globe. In addition, Lindt & Sprüngli runs around 560 own shops. With around15,000 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.47 billion in 2024.

Accelerate innovation in the fermentation field with technical expertise around fermentation, volatile compound analysis and profound manufacturing experience from bean to bar.

Main Tasks: -Lead & support R&D projects and create know-how by conducting trials in the field of fermentation and in all levels of the chocolate manufacturing process:

• Plan and prepare the trials
• Conduct & evaluate the trials
• Master analytical measurements
• Write papers to be published if required
• Scale-up from pilot plant to the factory Additional:
• Conduct Scientific Research and contribute to Know-how generation

Required Qualifications & Experience

• University Degree in Food Science
• PhD in Food Science, with a thesis focused on fermentation
• Expertise in analytical techniques to analyze volatile compounds
• Experience in bean to bar chocolate production is a must

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of at least 2-3 years practical lab scale fermentation experience, including upstream conditions as well as the formation, biotransformation, and analysis of the resulting compounds.
• Strong background in chemistry, biotechnology and laboratory techniques.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for conveying complex technical information.
• Proficient in data analysis software for processing, interpreting, and visualizing complex datasets.
• Proficient understanding of sensory evaluation techniques.
• Highly self-motivated entrepreneurial spirit
• Customer oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passion for start-ups and ingredient science in general
• Strategic thinking
• Fast learner

Language requirements:

• Fluent in English – written & spoken
• German a plus

Future development:

• Flexibility to relocate to other L&S production sites in future