Food Processing Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Food Processing Specialist to join our Food Innovation Centre team at Alfa Laval. This is a unique opportunity to join from the very beginning, as our new Food Innovation Centre is currently being established. In this role, you will help shape how plant-based food trials are performed, while supporting both customer collaborations and internal development projects. You will lead and execute trials, analyze results, and work closely with customers, application specialists, and R&D colleagues to turn process challenges into tested and scalable solutions. As the owner of the plant-based food processing area you will also play a key role in building and maintaining a high-performing test environment that enables innovation in food processing. Your key responsibilities will include: Conduct Trials: Plan, set up, and execute experiments for internal projects and customer requests. Customer Interaction: Communicate with customers to understand their needs, provide technical support, and present trial results. Trial Analysis: Collect, analyse, and interpret data from trials; prepare detailed reports and presentations. R&D Participation: Collaborate with the R&D team on new product development, process optimization, and innovation projects. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of experiments, protocols, and outcomes. Own the test areas: Own the test area by ensuring a clean, safe and well-organized environment that supports a flawless customer experience, including the correct planning and execution of trials, coordination of scheduled maintenance, and proactive resolution of any issues that could affect test quality or uptime . Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving processes and food safety. Training & Support: Provide training and guidance to internal teams and customers on processing and best practices. What You Know You have solid experience within food processing and a strong understanding of how biological processes are applied in industrial food production. With a combination of practical industry experience and technical knowledge, you are comfortable working with food processing processes, maintaining strict food safety standards, and contributing to both operational and development activities. 5+ years of relevant industry experience preferably within food processes in an industrial setting A degree bachelor's or master's degree in food science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering, or related field Solid understanding of food safety systems, including HACCP, GMP, and related protocols Experience contributing to or supporting R&D projects Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into practical insights Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and presentations Strong communication and customer service abilities, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with customers About You You are a collaborative and driven professional who enjoys working with people and building strong relationships across teams and customers. You bring energy, integrity, and a solution-oriented mindset, and you thrive in dynamic environments where teamwork and communication are key. Customer-focused, with a strong commitment to delivering value and solutions Skilled at networking and influencing, building relationships across teams and stakeholders Driven to achieve results, and able to drive outcomes through collaboration with others Open and communicative, comfortable sharing ideas and engaging with colleagues and customers Known for your high integrity and professionalism Able to work effectively in dynamic, multidisciplinary, and multicultural environments Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset For more information, please contact. Manager - Food Application and Innovation Centre, Jasmin Vollrath on jasmin.vollrath@alfalaval.com Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on claus.wiinholt@alfalaval.com Please send your application and resume through the link below no later than 21st of June 2026 We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We look