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At Tetra Pak, we are committed to making food safe and available everywhere, and we protect what's good – protecting food, people, and 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 you can be proud of – for food, people, and the planet.

Job Summary

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 a Food Technologist, you will act as Trial Leader for these customer trials. This means that you will handle high expectations while representing Tetra Pak in discussions within your area of responsibility.

You will have your own technical expertise within the Alternative Proteins Technology Platform. In this platform, you will lead innovative, future-oriented projects that support sustainable growth. You will help explore, assess, and develop food technology solutions linked to nutrition 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.

What you will do

In PDC – Lead food trials:

• Develop trial plans and protocols together with customers, Account Managers, and other Tetra Pak specialists. Manage the trial project and handle the process together with process specialists and technologists performing food analyses in the laboratory facility.
• Challenge customers with new ideas and provide technical support during both the planning and execution phases of the trial.
• Document and share trial results.
• Represent Tetra Pak in a professional manner during customer trials.

For the Alternative Protein Technology Platform:

• Contribute to both the strategic and operational development of technologies relevant to our Processing Business.
• Build and maintain technical networks through technology scouting, collaborating with research partners and academic institutions.
• Drive innovation activities through technology development projects and technology platform activities.

We believe you have

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.

You have:

• Master’s degree or higher in food technology, food engineering, chemistry, biotechnology, or a related field.
• Solid experience in food technology, food properties, processing technologies, or related technical areas.
• Strong knowledge of and interest in nutrition, alternative proteins and their properties, and food processing technologies.
• Experience of working in industry within product development.
• Ability to manage complex technical questions and translate findings into practical insights.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; Swedish or other languages are an advantage.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape.
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results.
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements.

Apply Now

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 us at +3623885380 or [email protected].

If you have questions about the role, you can contact the Hiring Manager, Per Erik Wahlgren, at +4646365504.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are 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.