Talentech - R&D Application Scientist - Chocolate & Confectionery Processes

Talentech - R&D Application Scientist - Chocolate & Confectionery Processes Warning Your browser is outdated. Get the best experience with speed, security and privacy by using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari or Opera × R&D Application Scientist - Chocolate & Confectionery Processes Are you driven by scientific curiosity and motivated by translating experimental insight into technological breakthroughs at industrial scale? At Aasted, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in applied research within chocolate and confectionery processes - and leave your professional mark on the next generation of process equipment and production methods. About the Position As an R&D Application Scientist, you will serve as a key technical driver in our development activities within process understanding, behavior of confectionary masses/fats , and technological innovation. You will work systematically and hypothesis-driven to develop and validate new process principles, optimize existing technologies, and document effects through robust data analysis. You will join a multidisciplinary R&D environment where engineers and specialists collaborate closely with customers through Sales and our Aasted Technology Center to create robust, scalable, and well-documented solutions for the global food industry. The position is based at our headquarters in Farum, Denmark. Your Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Driving and participating in application-oriented research and development projects within chocolate and confectionery processes Designing and executing experimental programs focused on process optimization, equipment performance, and end-product quality Analyzing and modeling process data to identify relationships between materials, process parameters, and final product characteristics Developing and validating new technologies, process principles, and control strategies Evaluating confectionary masses/fats, other ingredients and documenting their impact on rheology, texture, stability, and sensory properties Preparing technical documentation, experimental reports, and presentations with clear conclusions and recommendations Providing specialized technical expertise to internal teams within Sales, Product Management, and Customer Service Collaborating with universities, suppliers, and customers to strengthen knowledge building and accelerate innovation Strong ability to transform complex insights into clear, audience-friendly communication. Your Profile We expect that you: Hold a Master’s degree or PhD in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical/scientific discipline Have experience with experimental work and systematic data analysis - preferably from industry-oriented research or development Have experience with analytical methods such as spectroscopy (LF-NMR, FT-IR), thermal analysis (DSC), texture analysis, and rheology Work in a structured, methodical, and well-documented manner with strong analytical capabilities Possess insight into process understanding, material behavior, and/or food physics - preferably related to complex multiphase systems Thrive at the intersection of theory and practice and are motivated by translating scientific insight into concrete industrial solutions Communicate clearly and precisely - both written and verbally - in English and as well as in Danish, as most informal conversations are in Danish It is considered an advantage if you have experience with statistical tools (Python or Matlab), Design of Experiments (DoE), and documentation in regulatory or quality-assured environments. What We Offer You will become part of a well-established, Danish, family-owned export company with a strong professional community and high technical ambitions. Aasted is internationally oriented and recognized for world-class, high-technology solutions. You will take on a role with clear responsibility and opportunities for professional sparring within a professional R&D and project environment. We offer an inclusive and flexible workplace, attractive parental leave conditions, social events, a healthy canteen operated by Meyers Kantine, a smoke-free workplace, and competitive employment terms aligned with your experience and responsibilities. We look forward to hearing from you Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application and CV as soon as possible. Learn more about us here: AASTED | Welcome to our world If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Frederik Juhl Dynesen at Frederik.Dynesen@aasted.eu or +45 2158 3263. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, political or cultural background. Aasted - a Danish pioneer For more than 100 years, Aasted has been the market leader in equipment and facilities for chocolate production all over the world. In the portfolio of customers are both smaller local, as well as several of the world's largest global FMCG players. We are on a constant journey, motivated by curiosity. Our curiosity has enabled us to challenge what until now has been known in chocolate production. We've gotten used to questioning the impossible — and making it possible. We are constantly launching a wide range of innovative and patented solutions for our customers, helping each one achieve their unique vision. In Aasted, we are more than 550 people who, through passion, experience, and expertise, challenge the status quo Ansøgningsfrist 4/6/2026 Tjänst R&D Arbejdstid Arbejdssted Kontakt os Følg oss A worldwide market leading manufacturer of production solutions within the chocolate, bakery, and confectionery industries. Aasted is a Danish consolidated and family-owned company that has always have been driven by a passion for innovation and pushing the boundaries. Currently, CEO Piet Tæstensen continues to lead Aasted towards new heights by pioneering quality and continuous innovation. Quality and innovation are upheld by the strong merger with A.E Nielsen in 2010, which enabled the company to deliver a complete range of products to its valued customers. Aasted supplies complete processing lines, machinery and equipment for the chocolate, bakery and confectionery industries around the world. At Aasted the mission for success does not stop at the product. We strive towards excelling at aftersales and services, to provide our customers with flexible and tailor-made solutions adaptable to any requirement. Regardless of our customers’ geographic location, we will guarantee fast and efficient service anytime, anywhere.