R&D Specialist - System Science

Advertised by Try&Hire on behalf of a client · Reference TAH-F7PSS

Discipline
Process engineer
Region
Vaud, Orbe (VD)
Client
Food and beverage R&D
Advertised on
30.10.2026

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This role builds scientific foundations to explain, optimize and predict product, machine and packaging system performance in a beverage R&D environment.

Your tasks

  • Formulate hypotheses linking product, machine and packaging design choices with beverage performance
  • Design experiments on flow, pressure, mass transfer, extraction, dissolution and foam generation
  • Build predictive, physics-based models explaining system behaviour
  • Identify performance drivers, variability and knowledge gaps to improve robustness
  • Create reusable scientific knowledge for future research and product development
  • Translate scientific findings into recommendations for technical integration and validation

What you bring

  • Strong knowledge of physical chemistry, applied physics, mechanical engineering or related scientific field
  • Experience applying predictive modelling to explain and anticipate system behaviour
  • Expertise in transport phenomena, fluid systems, experimentation and packaging
  • Ability to connect fundamental science with system design questions
  • Fluent English communication skills, able to translate complex concepts clearly

Conditions

  • Workload: 100 %
  • Work model: On site
  • Option of a permanent position after the assignment if both sides want it

How to apply

You apply with your Try&Hire profile: upload your CV, check the details, enter key facts and availability. A short introduction video is optional but helps. Our team will get in touch if your profile fits the assignment.

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