Lebensmittellaborant / Lab Technician in Food Product Development

About vly

vly is a pioneering FoodTech startup based in Berlin focused on transforming the food industry by creating healthy, plant-based milk alternatives. After extensive research, vly has developed award-winning products featuring significantly reduced sugar and increased protein content, including pea protein-based milk substitutes and the first-ever fava bean protein yogurt available nationwide in Germany.

Role Overview

As a Lab Technician in Food Product Development, you will play a crucial role in accelerating product development by executing daily trials both at laboratory and pilot scales. Serving as the operational backbone of our laboratory, you will manage ingredient preparation, sample processing, and uphold strict cleanliness standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily experimental tests at lab and pilot production levels.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
• Diagnose issues and carry out routine upkeep of pilot plant machinery.
• Maintain high hygiene standards within the laboratory and ensure meticulous documentation in digital databases.
• Manage raw materials and oversee inventory control.

Candidate Profile

• Possess 1 to 2 years of hands-on technical experience in food production, laboratory work, or pilot plant operations.
• Hold qualifications such as BTA, CTA, Food Technology Specialist, or an equivalent certification.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills to handle multiple trials and documentation tasks simultaneously.
• Exhibit resilience under tight deadlines and remain solution-focused despite unsuccessful experiments.
• Be naturally organized yet adaptable to dynamic and varied processes.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office tools is essential.
• Strong enthusiasm for health-driven food industries and comfortable working in an ambitious scale-up environment with open communication.
• Based in Berlin or nearby as the primary work location is onsite at the lab.
• Proficient in German (C1 level) and possess at least intermediate English skills (B2 level).

Benefits

• Join a mission to shift consumer preference from animal to plant proteins and see tangible impact from concept to supermarket shelves.
• Engage in an exciting sector where dairy products are ubiquitous and health awareness is rising.
• Experience a supportive team atmosphere with creative, motivated peers and regular team-building events.
• Enjoy daily freshly cooked team lunches prepared by the in-house chef.
• Receive mobility support including subsidies for public transportation (BVG/Deutschland-Ticket) and gym membership contributions.
• Work with modern Mac and Windows equipment and access tailored coaching opportunities.
• Be part of the vibrant FoodTech community through events and networking platforms.
• Benefit from unlimited access to vly’s plant-based products with the exclusive vly-Flatrate.