Junior Food Product Development Consultant

About the role

As a Junior Food Product Development Consultant at NeonWhale, you will join a dynamic consulting team that supports food companies in bringing new products to market. You will receive on‑the‑job training and work on lab‑scale prototyping, product specification, and the full NPD cycle from pilot testing to industrial validation.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct lab‑scale prototyping tests and create sample foods in NeonWhale’s lab or external facilities.
• Perform analytical measurements such as pH, Brix, and acidity on product samples.
• Define product specifications and manage the development track from pilot to up‑scaling.
• Participate in, and eventually lead, NPD projects for a variety of food clients.
• Collaborate with suppliers, co‑manufacturers, and partner food labs during validation phases.
• Optionally work on‑site at a client’s R&D department as a freelancer.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Bio‑engineering, Food Technology or a related field.
• Entry‑level experience or strong interest in food product development.
• Entrepreneurial, hands‑on attitude with the ability to work independently.
• Willingness to continuously learn on the job.
• Team player with good project‑management capabilities.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus.

Required skills

• Laboratory prototyping techniques for food products.
• Analytical testing (pH, Brix, acidity).
• Product specification drafting.
• Basic project management.

What we offer

• Varied role with real responsibility in a growing, agile consultancy.
• Opportunities for professional growth alongside the company.
• Attractive salary package; flexible full‑time or part‑time freelance arrangements.