Food Application Developer

Who we arePerfat Technologies is a food-tech company based in Helsinki. Our oleogel-based fat solutions let food manufacturers replace butter and tropical oils with a functional and nutritious alternative to reach significantly less saturated fat, added dietary fibre and a lower carbon footprint without compromising on taste or texture. We are a small, fast-moving and innovative company working with customers across Europe and beyond, and our lead product, Perfat Soft, is already helping bakery, confectionery and frozen-dessert producers rethink their recipes. About the roleJoin our Applications team as a Food Application Developer. You will work hands-on in our test kitchen and collaborate closely with R&D and commercial teams to create innovative food applications for our customers. You will assess the functionality of Perfat's fats in new recipes and production processes and co-develop applications together with our customers and partners.The position is:Permanent, full-timeOn-site, Viikki, Helsinki Your tasks includeDeveloping recipes for food applications containing Perfat's fat solutions across various food categories, including bakery/confectionery, dairy and plant-based foodsProducing application samplesCarrying out relevant analyses for applicationsProducing experimental reports and written materialsInteracting and collaborating with external customers and partners to ensure successful product developmentRecommending modifications to existing product formulas, application recipes and processes to enhance quality, industrial relevance and cost-effectiveness Who we are looking forEducation: A degree in food science or another relevant field from a university or university of applied sciences.Work experience: Product development in the food industry, preferably around 2–3 years.SkillsStrong practical and theoretical understanding of baking / kitchen know-how, especially with sweet bakery, snacking and confectionery productsGood analytical and problem-solving skillsGood communication skills and the ability to write clear, consistent reportsStrong English is required; Finnish is an assetNutrition know-how, including calculations of nutritional content and health claimsKnow-how of industrial production processes for sweet bakery, snacking and confectionery products is an assetPersonal strengthsHands-on, can-do attitude; lean thinking; self-directed and adaptablePositive, collaborative and constructive team playerCreative, with a passion for taste sensationsSystematic and analyticalComfortable working in a dynamic environment and able to tolerate uncertaintyThrives on the variety and autonomy of a small team, and enjoys working across several food categories What we offerA delicious position where you get to work hands-on with a range of product categories, from our beloved delicacies to innovative better-for-you productsA role where your work can have visible impact on the company's successThe chance to work in an international, dynamic and creative environmentA well-equipped test kitchen to work inA close-knit Application team of three, giving you broad ownership across projects, direct visibility with R&D and sales, and a real say in how things get done How to applyPlease send your application and CV to info@perfat.com with the subject line "Food Application Developer" by 30 September 2026.For more information, please contact:Katariina Rommi, Head of Food Applications, Phone: +358 40 823 7788 (Tue – Thu 9-11)