Working Student Food Science / Product Development (m/f/x) - 20h / week

• Support the product development process through formulation, prototyping, and testing

• Assist in recipe development and optimization for plant-based and hybrid food products

• Help conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life tests, and product trials

• Support the preparation, execution, and documentation of experiments and analyses

• Collaborate with Product Development, R&D, Operations, and Commercial teams

• Prepare samples for internal tastings, customer meetings, and events

• Support kitchen and workspace organization, cleaning, and general lab maintenance as part of daily operations

• Support data documentation, project tracking, and ingredient management

• The opportunity to shape the future of sustainable food and contribute to cutting-edge alternative protein innovation

• Hands-on learning experience in a dynamic food tech startup

• Flexible working hours compatible with your studies

• A fun, agile, and international team environment

• Pet-friendly office in Berlin Adlershof

• Regular team events

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field

• Strong interest in product development and alternative proteins

• First practical experience through internships, university projects, lab work, or student jobs is a plus

• Interest in plant-based products, food functionality, and food processing techniques

• Hands-on mindset and willingness to work both practically and analytically

• Structured, reliable, and detail-oriented way of working

• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team

• Fluent in English 

• Curious, motivated, and eager to learn

• Proactive and hands-on attitude

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment

• Team-oriented, positive, and respectful

• Passionate about sustainable food and Nosh.bio’s mission

In this role, you’ll work hands-on on a variety of food innovations, including vegan, hybrid, and meat-containing products, and support their development from initial idea to prototype and testing.

If you love experimenting with food, enjoy hands-on work in the kitchen and lab, and want to contribute to a more sustainable food system, we’d love to meet you!

Please include a brief note describing your favourite food product and what you think makes it successful from consumer perspective to your application.