Student Assistant: Food Science R&D (MSc Level)
Are you currently pursuing an MSc in Food Science and Technology with a passion for bioprocessing and plant-forward food? Do you thrive in joggling multiple tasks within everything from assisting in the lab, looking into EU regulations, documenting food safety, to hands on food application testing and sample preparation? Then you might be our new student assistant! We are seeking a highly motivated Master’s student to join our team as a Student Assistant to support our R&D and Regulatory efforts in FEAST Ingredient, a food-driven biotech startup company based in Copenhagen. We are looking for someone that can start soonest possible, preferably June 1st.
FEAST Ingredient is a biotech startup merging cutting-edge biotechnology with food science to create clean-label, organic, and sustainable savory food ingredients. We believe that great taste is the key to driving the green transition of our food system. Our international, dynamic environment offers passionate scientists the perfect platform to innovate and make a significant global impact.
This position is designed for an advanced student who excels at the intersection of technical research and practical application. You will work with clean-label, savory food ingredients helping us bridge the gap of taste and transparency of plant-forward and processed food products.
Key Responsibilities
EU Food Regulations: Assist in monitoring and interpreting EU food law and EFSA updates, specifically regarding fermented products and enzyme-based ingredients.
R&D Literature Research: Conduct advanced scientific reviews on fermentation kinetics and enzyme stability.
Ingredient Application Tests: Support the execution of application tests, evaluating the performance and sensory impact of savory ingredients in various food matrices.
Biotech Lab Support: Assist with light R&D lab activities, including monitoring fermentation batches, media preparation, CFU counting, and enzyme assays.
Summit & Event Support: Provide practical support for industry summits, helping prepare samples and demonstrations for our savory application portfolio.
Your Profile
Education: Currently enrolled in an MSc in Food Science and Technology.
Technical Core: Strong understanding of fermentation (bacterial/enzymology) and Quality Assurance (HACCP) and EU Food regulations. Experience or interest in savory flavor chemistry is a major plus.
Hands on “can-do” attitude with a love for cooking and application testing.
Independent agile Worker: Capable of managing tasks efficiently within a focused weekly schedule, flexible working multiple tasks.
Communication: Fluent in English.
What We Offer
Hours: Approximately 8-12 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate your university schedule.
Professional Growth: Direct experience in a specialized R&D pipeline focused on cutting-edge fermentation and savory solutions.
Thesis Collaboration: For the right candidate, we offer the possibility of a Master’s Thesis collaboration, providing the opportunity to conduct your final research within an industry setting.
How to apply
Send your CV including a few lines on your motivation for applying for the position using Linkedin EasyApply. Please refrain from sending your application directly by email. If you have any questions regarding position please contact CEO, Charlotte Vinther Schmidt at cvs@feastingredients.com.
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