Junior Researcher / Liquid Food Product Developer (f/m/d) 40 hours

Would you like to work in an innovative company in Hamburg?

PlantaCorp is an ISO 22000, GMP-certified German manufacturer of liposomal food supplements. Our unique and advanced vital substance-encapsulation technology provides our customers with highly effective, maximal-absorption liposomal food supplements. Our 1500 sq.m, state-of-the-art production services as well as the offices are located at Eidelstedt, Hamburg.

We as PlantaCorp help our business partners to conquer the global supplement market with both our contract manufacturing and white labelling services. Together, we are shaping the future by creating a new perspective on food supplements. Our goal is to make our modern and innovative liposomal technology available to everyone.

To get closer to our goal, we are looking for a:

Junior Researcher – Liquid Food Product Developer (f/m/d)

40 hours

Tasks

This is a hands-on, laboratory-based role within the R&D department, ideal for someone who thrives in research setting and enjoys working directly with experimental formulations and technologies. The position offers strong potential for growth in responsibility as you develop expertise and contribute to innovative projects.

R&D and Lab Work (Core Focus):

• Become a specialist in our proprietary liposomal technology.
• Evaluate the compatibility of new ingredients for use in our formulations.
• Prepare pilot-scale formulations in the R&D laboratory.
• Conduct stability and shelf-life testing on experimental products.
• Provide formulation and ingredient insights to support customer consultations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• strong motivation and willingness to develop communication skills to grow into a confident client consultant.
• Coordinate with Business Developer to create tailored solutions for clients.
• Participate in joint research initiatives with the Quality Control team.
• Support Marketing by researching trends and innovations in the dietary supplement and functional food industry.

Continuous Learning & Support:

• Assist with general R&D tasks including research and new topic exploration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training documentation and lab records.
• Work within the broader scope of product development, with increasing autonomy and responsibility over time.

Requirements

• Completed degree or training in chemistry, biotechnology, food technology, or a related scientific field (Master’s preferred).
• Solid foundational knowledge of chemistry; initial hands-on experience in an analytical or formulation laboratory is a strong plus.
• High affinity for laboratory work, including formulation, testing, and routine R&D processes.
• Genuine interest in the food industry, particularly in dietary supplements, plant-based extracts, and functional ingredients.
• Curiosity and flexibility to conduct research across diverse topics, from formulation science to market trends.
• Ability to communicate scientific data clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients, Sales and Marketing teams.
• Proactive and open to learning; eager to grow into a Product Developer role within a dynamic R&D setting.
• Solution-oriented thinker, able to contribute creative input to formulation challenges.
• Structured and detail-oriented with a high standard of quality, precision, and independence in daily lab work.
• Strong written and spoken English is required; German is a plus.

Mutual respect, reliability and self-initiative are a matter of course for us.

Benefits

We offer you a challenging job in a varied environment of open doors and small hierarchy. In our very innovative and dynamic company, which is growing strongly, you will have the opportunity to implement your own projects and thus develop personally. Quality-orientation and self-commitment will lead you to the chance to take on more responsibility.

This is what PlantaCorp offers you:

• encounters at eye level and a warm welcome
• international and dynamic team
• weekly fresh fruits
• daily coffee, tea, milk and oat milk
• two free food supplement of your choice per month as well as employee discount on all products
• good public transport connections
• subsidy for your Deutschlandticket
• weekly Yoga on site
• Urban Sports membership
• German language courses
• company events

Curious? Then we are looking forward to receiving your electronic application at:

jobs @plantacorp. com

Eva-Maria Weege
People & Culture Manager

PlantaCorp GmbH
Fandieckstraße 66-68
22547 Hamburg

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com I Producer of Liposomal Supplements in Germany. PlantaCorp is ISO 22000 and GMP certified.

PlantaCorp is an ISO 22000 and GMP-certified producer of liposomal supplements based in Hamburg, Germany.

Our unique encapsulation technology offers other companies the opportunity to build a business in quality food supplements. . com/

PlantaCorp GmbH has fulfilled a dream: Making high-quality, highly effective dietary supplements from a reliable source available to everyone, at a fair price.

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