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At FOSS, innovation isn’t just a value - it’s in our DNA. Our mission to enable more sustainable use of the world’s food resources is shared by more than 300 dedicated R&D professionals located in two global innovation hubs. We develop industry-leading analytical solutions that empower food and agricultural businesses worldwide - and we’re just getting started. If you are a technically skilled and experienced Senior Scientist who is ready for a project coordinator role as well, it is the time to join our Research and Development department. Our team culture is open, transparent, and built on helping each other when needed. We value clear prioritization, even in a dynamic environment with multiple shifting tasks. About the Role As a Senior Scientist, you will combine hands-on scientific work with project coordination responsibilities. You will work closely with a small group within the Biotechnology Department, keeping the project on track scientifically while coordinating timelines and deliverables and communicating progress to both internal teams and external stakeholders along the way. Some travel could occasionally be expected to support this. Your Key Responsibilities • You will plan and run experimental lab activities within your area of expertise. • You will evaluate and analyze results, draw conclusions, and translate them into project updates. • You will coordinate project timelines, resources, and deliverables, keeping stakeholders informed. • You will gather requirements for instruments, equipment, and materials, and manage related procurement steps. • You will represent the project from both a scientific and project management perspective to stakeholders and management, including in discussions with key accounts. What You Bring • BSc/MSc (or higher) in Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, or a related Life Sciences field. • Laboratory experience combined with some exposure to project coordination or management. • Strong English communication skills are essential in addition to good Hungarian. You will need to confidently discuss scientific and project topics with stakeholders and key accounts. Who You Are You are a team player who works well with and through others to achieve shared goals. You work independently and take initiative to keep projects moving. Your working style is thorough; you verify important details and ensure no gaps in needed information. You communicate confidently and professionally, representing the project well both on a scientific and on executive levels. Why Join FOSS? At FOSS, you’ll be part of an international company that is a global leader in analytical solutions for food and agriculture. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, dedicated colleagues, and real-world challenges that matter. Expect a collaborative culture grounded in trust, openness, and teamwork - where your ideas are welcomed and your contributions valued. Ready to shape the future of food analysis? Join FOSS and lead the way in sustainable innovation. Send your application and relevant documentation, through the link below. Please note that only applications sent through the link will be considered. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis; therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. All applications for vacant positions will be welcomed and will be considered on the relative merits of the applicant against the role profile for the position regardless of nationality, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. FOSS Today, more than 8 billion people around the world are dependent on nutritional food. Tons of food being produced in a million different ways and under varying conditions, creating challenges all the way from field to fork. One of them, obviously, is the effect it has on climate change. FOSS helps the world’s 100 biggest food companies, and more than 40,000 others around the world navigate exactly that with intelligent, data-driven and innovative analytical solutions. We are making sustainability a better business, and we’re doing so as the global market leader in our field – improving food quality, minimizing food waste, ensuring food safety, and securing fair payment. Join a pioneering and innovative company in the food and agriculture industry. A company on a mission, with offices all around the world and 1,750 talented colleagues across 34 different countries.
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