CO-RO A/S is a global leader in fruit concentrates, fruit-based drinks, and home-freeze ice lollies. Our more than 1,200 employees work diligently to develop, produce and market products under our internationally recognized brands, Sunquick, Suntop, Suncola and Sun Lolly.

We follow an ambitious growth strategy, and our ambition is to expand the role of our brands in people’s lives. We want to lead in the markets we operate in through innovative products that refresh and delight consumers.

CO-RO, founded in 1942, is a Danish company with a global food print. The Brands are available in more than 75 countries with production sites in Europe, Middle East and Asia. The company is continuously growing by maintaining market leadership, expanding to new markets and introducing innovation. 2017 turnover was approx. DKK 2 bn. – mostly generated outside Europe.

The position:

As Liquid Development Junior Scientist in CO-RO you will acquire knowledge on product development, processing equipment and processes as well as business acumen.

You will be the technical lead of new beverage projects. You will develop new liquid formulations for all our brands around the world, creating recipes of compounds, emulsions and finished products.

You will be coordinating all the technical aspects of the project from ideation to final launch, in close collaboration with the commercial and technical teams.

You will contribute to discover, develop and commercialize new beverages and processes.

The profile:

The ideal candidate would have the below listed experiences and skills

• Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in a food-related science field (Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Agricultural Engineering).
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work in teams and multitask.
• 2-3 years of experience in a laboratory environment is essential, within food/beverage setting will be an advantage.

• Competence in managing project. Ability to coordinate project activities and team.
• Good communication skills. Be comfortable in providing technical information to a multicultural and disciplinary audience.
• Language skills: fluent English.
• Willing to travel around the world when required by project.

• Experience in the R&D process and associated commercial environment will be an advantage.
• Candidates with knowledge of HACCP processes and procedures will be preferred
• Working experience within beverages globally for blue chip beverage companies will be an advantage.

• Knowledge in compound, emulsion and finished beverage formulation and production will be an advantage.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).