R&D Technologist – Product Development

Ohly is the third largest yeast extract producer in the world with sites in Germany and the USA. We develop, produce and deliver high-quality yeast-based flavours and specialty powders. Ohly is part of the $17.6bn turnover Associated British Food (ABF) Group. ABF is a broad portfolio of businesses which includes Primark, Ovaltine, Twinings, AB Enzymes, and is the world’s second largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast.ABF takes a long-term perspective on investment and performance, and stimulates entrepreneurship by giving high degrees of autonomy to operational businesses. This means that decisions are taken as close as possible to their point of impact allowing teams the freedom to act, in order to be successfully flexible and fast. ABF invests a great deal in selecting and developing the right people for Ohly and the broader ABF group of companies.Ohly has a great opportunity for a R&D Technologist – Product Development to join our innovation team in Boyceville Wisconsin USA. R&D Technologist – Product Development is responsible for developing new yeast derivatives used in food, animal nutrition, and fermentation applications.In This Exciting Role You WillDevelop new products and processes based on yeast or other raw materialsIndependently conduct research projects: plan and execute experiments at lab and pilot scaleOptimize existing production processesApply biocatalytic processes (enzymes)Analyze products using chromatographic and photometric methods, including independent method developmentFunctionally characterize new products (rheological analysis, nutritional properties, sensory evaluation)Independently research scientific literatureDocument and present experimental results within the companyContinuously develop your skills to stay up to date with the latest technologiesExpand our network of partners at universities, CDMOs, start-ups etc. and foster new collaborationsTravel to existing/new partners in the US, participate at conferences/trade shows, etc. Work closely with Ohly-colleagues from application in ChicagoYou Should HaveMaster of Science in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Bioprocess Engineering, or equivalentRelevant professional experienceInitial experience with statistical experimental design (DoE)Motivated and eager to learn continuouslyAnalytical mindsetStrong communication skillsExperience in planning and conducting research projectsStructured working styleAbility to quickly adapt to changing prioritiesFluent in English (spoken and written)Nice To Haveexpertise in enzymatic catalysis is a plusWe look forward to your application including information about your earliest possible start date and salary expectations!