Application Assistant

Role description

We are seeking a talented and hands-on Application Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the Application team with the development and testing of food and beverage (F&B) formulations. You will be responsible for assisting in experimental trials, analyzing results, and contributing to ongoing efforts to drive product innovation and improve quality.

With a background in flavour applications, the ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Application Technologists to ensure the effective implementation of new recipes, ingredients, technologies suitable to our markets.

Your Mission

• Assist in the formulation and testing of new and existing F&B products.
• Support in the preparation of tasting sessions.
• Prepare customer samples including labelling, packaging and coordination of shipping.
• Ensure all applications adhere to quality and safety standards set by the company and relevant authorities.
• Oversee inventory management and raw material orders.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and collect data for analysis.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test results.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a clean and organised workspace with weekly deep cleaning of workstation.
• Operate and maintain of the available equipment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Sales and PMO to align product development with business goals.

• Participate in meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills in technology and applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Food Science, Chemistry, or Food Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience as an application technician, application assistant or any other relevant title within the flavour or F&B industry.
• Strong knowledge of ingredients, F&B recipe formulation and processing.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and industry regulatory standards.
• Good sensory evaluation skills.
• Good communication skills in English, any other language is an asset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and conducting experiments.
• Experience in an application laboratory or within a research environment is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and a collaborative team player with a hands-on mentality.
• Well-versed in O365 applications especially Excel and web-based research.

Why you'll love working here

• Exciting tasks in an internationally operating, growing family business with flat hierarchies.
• Responsibility from day one in a company that encourages personal responsibility and growth.
• 30 days paid vacation per year.
• Annual flight allowance for full-time expats (after one year).
• Option to swap one day of an Islamic holiday for a cultural or religious day of your choice.
• Flexible working hours.
• Regular company events.
• Paid team dinners or activities for each team.
• Comprehensive private group health insurance.
• Ongoing learning and development support, including internal trainings and role-specific courses.

Our Process

• Initial screening with recruiter.
• Technical interview(s) with hiring manager.
• Challenge (task-based).

About us

At Arethia, we fuse our long-standing reputation with a continual push for progress. A rapidly expanding player in the flavour industry, Arethia specialises in delivering innovative taste solutions and co-creating products that consumers love. For more than 70 years, Arethia has been known for its close collaboration with customers and the highest quality standards. With over 250 employees spread across Germany, Switzerland, Dubai, and Indonesia, we aim to shape the future of flavours with a culture that values agility, transparency, and talent.