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Döhler

Global supplier of natural food ingredients

Developer R&D - Natural Colours, Coatings & Glazes, Digital & AI-Forward

Bioprocess & BiomanufacturingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeDarmstadt, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in food technology, beverage technology, food chemistry, or a comparable scientific field is required.
  • Some professional experience in natural colours, or strong professional adaptability as a doctoral-level early-career candidate interested in an industrial environment, is required.
  • The ability to quickly understand and apply complex natural matrices is required.
  • A strong understanding of modern digital tools and AI applications, particularly Agentic AI, is required, including the ability to identify and develop opportunities to automate workflows, structure data environments, and improve research and development efficiency.
  • A combination of understanding B2B customer requirements and analytical strength, with the ability to continuously develop existing processes, is required.
  • Fluent spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Own innovative product development and formulation processes for natural colours in food and beverages, as well as technical coating and glaze applications.
  • Develop and optimize production processes for liquid and powdered colour matrices, including blends, emulsions, and concentrates, focusing on stability, colour intensity, and handling.
  • Support successful transfer from laboratory and pilot scale to global industrial production.
  • Identify and assess opportunities for Agentic AI in formulation and development processes, develop specific efficiency-focused use cases, and promote data-driven and automated laboratory workflows.
  • Evaluate new formulations using spectrophotometric and other physical-chemical analytical methods, and derive specifications and recommendations from complex data.
  • Lead customer and innovation projects based on market trends and raw-material evaluations.
  • Develop technical application recommendations for international B2B customers.
  • Collaborate closely with Product Management, Production, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance to ensure global alignment and economically efficient harmonization of the product portfolio.

Desired Qualifications

  • A doctorate is preferred.
  • German language skills are advantageous and support collaboration across locations.

About the Company

Döhler

Global supplier of natural food ingredients

Döhler is a global supplier of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Its products include natural colors, specialty ingredients, flavoring compounds, and fruit preparations that manufacturers use to color, flavor, and shape the texture of foods and drinks. Döhler’s offerings work by providing ready-to-use ingredients and formulations that integrate into food and beverage production, helping brands achieve consistent taste, appearance, and mouthfeel. The company differentiates itself through a long, private family history dating back to 1838, a steady strategy of growth via acquisitions, and a global footprint, reinforced by a 2024 strategic partnership with a major international ingredient supplier. Its goal is to be a leading global provider of natural ingredient solutions for the food and beverage industry, supporting manufacturers from formulation to finished products.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Darmstadt, Germany
Founded
1838

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