Application Assistant

Arethia

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

• Bachelors 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 youll 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).