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Tetra Pak's Product Development Centre in Lund is seeking a Food Technologist to lead customer trials and drive innovation in alternative proteins. You will be responsible for trial planning, execution, customer interaction, and technical support within the Alternative Proteins Technology Platform. This role involves exploring and developing food technology solutions, collaborating with research partners, and contributing to strategic technological development. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree or higher in a related field, solid experience in food technology and product development, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Fluency in English is essential.
At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.
And we need people like you to make it happen.
We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.
The Product Development Centre (PDC) in Lund is a highly flexible pilot facility where we develop new food products together with our customers, as well as carry out in-house validation trials. Through pilot-scale trials, visiting food companies can identify the best operating solutions and parameters for their needs.
Customers run pilot trials in our facility almost every day. As Food Technologist you will act as Trial Leader for these customer trials. This means that you will be handling high expectations representing Tetra Pak in discussions within your area of responsibility.
You will have your own technical expertise within the Alternative Proteins Technology Platform.. In the platform you will lead in innovative, future-oriented projects that support sustainable growth. You will help explore, assess, and develop food technology solutions linked to nutritional’s and alternative proteins.You will also collaborate with research partners and external networks to strengthen knowledge and drive innovation.
This position is based in Lund, please note that we are not considering career migration from other countries for this position.
The successful candidate needs to communicate clearly, be well-organised, and enjoy taking ownership.
We also believe you have strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills. As a person you are flexible and creative and eager to develop yourself further. As our customers and contacts are from all over the world fluency in both written and spoken English is essential.
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If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/.
This job posting expires on 19th of July, 2026.
If you have any questions about your application, please contact at +3623885380 or rita.necsei@tetrapak.com
If you have questions about the role you can contact the Hiring Manager, Per Erik Wahlgren at +4646365504
Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.
For those applying from Sweden, for trade union information, contact Unionen Lisbeth Larsson at +46 46 36 2320 and Sveriges Ingenjörer Lars Haraldsson at +46 46 36 2533