Application Specialist (Food Industry, On-site, Brabrand)

Job summary

This role focuses on translating ingredient technology into culinary solutions for customers across EMEA, particularly in the Oils & Fats sector. The position is based in Brabrand, Denmark, and involves collaboration with a skilled Culinary Applications team to innovate and support customer needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant educational background, preferably at M.Sc. level
• 5–10 years of experience in the Food and/or Non-Food industry
• Solid experience with Oils & Fats, including Margarines & Spreads
• Strong technical expertise in emulsifiers
• In-depth understanding of nutrition and food chemistry, particularly fats and crystallization
• Hands-on technical insight combined with a commercial mindset
• Practical experience with manufacturing processes, pilot plants, and analytical techniques
• Professional proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Provide technical application support and conduct customer visits across EMEA
• Translate ingredient technologies into customer-relevant application solutions
• Design, execute, and follow up on projects and trials, both internally and at customer sites
• Prepare technical documentation and application reports
• Develop new application solutions and concepts aligned with strategic objectives and market trends
• Train customers and colleagues in applications and related processes
• Support Research & Development (R&D) projects and patent activities
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and develop long-term customer partnerships

Skills

• Strong presentation and customer training skills
• Experience working in international, cross-functional environments

Education

• M.Sc. or equivalent in a relevant field preferred

Tools

• Familiarity with analytical techniques and manufacturing processes in the food industry