Would you like to develop sustainable, plant-based foods that are not only delicious but truly innovative? Did you know that certain types of seaweed can taste like lemon, truffle, or pepper?
If you are fascinated by ingredient functionality, process development, and the future of sustainable food systems, and enjoy translating scientific insight into scalable products, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a mid-level Product Developer – Food Innovation & Ingredients (f/m/d) to strengthen our R&D team and drive the next generation of BettaF!sh products and B2B ingredients.
Apply by March 15th, 2026. Interviews start on a rolling basis.
🌊 Your Role
You take ownership of product and ingredient development from concept to commercialization. As an experienced innovation driver, you combine formulation expertise with process understanding and industrial feasibility.
A key part of your role is the execution of approved research and innovation projects in international consortia, translating scientific results into scalable, market-ready solutions.
You operate at the interface of research, production, and B2B application, ensuring outstanding taste, texture, nutrition, functionality, and manufacturability.
Your Responsibilities
🥄 Product & Ingredient Development
Develop and optimize food products and functional ingredients from concept to market launch
Continuously improve formulations (taste, texture, nutritional profile, cost, scalability)
Evaluate and implement new processing technologies and production methods
Develop and validate application recipes (e.g., ready meals, snacks, sauces), including sensory evaluation and proof of functionality
Identify and onboard suitable production partners and accompany the scale-up of new plant-based products for retail and food service
⚗️ B2B Technical Responsibility
Act as technical contact for B2B customers
Lead or support co-development projects tailored to market and application needs
Prepare technical documentation, feasibility assessments, and product samples
Support Sales and Business Development with technical expertise and data
🧪 Research & Innovation Projects
One of your main focus areas will be the execution of publicly funded research initiatives:
Independently manage publicly funded R&D and innovation projects in sustainable ingredients and food processing
Execute work packages end-to-end (experimental design, trials, analysis, documentation)
Present results internally and to external stakeholders
Bridge scientific research and commercial product development
🔬Your Profile
Master’s degree or PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in a food startup, scale-up, or innovation-driven environment
Proven experience in product and/or ingredient development and process development
Experience with seaweed or marine raw materials is beneficial
Experience working with external production partners and scaling processes
Strong interest in functional ingredients and sustainable food systems
Structured, independent working style with a high sense of ownership
Fluent German and English, both written and spoken
Lack of experience in one specific area should not discourage you from applying. We value curiosity, responsibility, and the ability to learn quickly.
🎁 What We Offer
Real ownership in shaping the future of sustainable, seaweed-based food innovation
A growing, impact-driven company with room for initiative and professional growth
Flexible working hours and modern digital workflows
A centrally located Berlin office
Subsidized public transport and gym membership
A kitchen stocked with coffee, tea, snacks — and of course BettaF!sh products
Work Location: Berlin
Start: asap
APPLY NOW!
Please send:
Your CV without photo or name
Your expected salary and preferred starting date
We only accept applications via our application form.
BettaF!sh encourages people from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups to apply. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and make employment decisions independent of ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or belief. We actively foster a safe and respectful working environment.
ABOUT US
Imagine improving both personal health and the planet by integrating a new plant species into everyday nutrition.
Seaweed requires no fresh water, soil, fertilizers, or pesticides — and actively supports marine ecosystems. It offers coastal communities sustainable economic alternatives while helping restore ecological balance. This vision drives our work.
Founded in 2019, BettaF!sh develops seaweed-based seafood alternatives and functional ingredients, harnessing the ocean’s fastest-growing biomass. Our goal is to nourish a growing global population with nutrient-rich, sustainable food solutions.
With a highly motivated team and a strong innovation track record, we invite you to explore the vast potential of the ocean with us.
