Client: Global Food Ingredients ManufacturerRole PurposeThe Applications Meat Expert will develop, optimize, and validate meat applications using functional ingredients and hydrocolloids. The position focuses on improving texture, stability, yield, and water retention across cooked meat products such as sausages, hams, pâtés, and other emulsified systems. The role also provides technical support to customers and contributes to the scale-up of solutions in industrial environments.Key Responsibilities1. Technical Application DevelopmentDevelop and optimise formulations within the meat segment, adapting solutions to customer needs and market trends.Reformulate products to reduce fat, salt, or additives while maintaining required performance and quality.2. Laboratory Trials & TestingConduct experimental trials, performing texture analysis, stability testing, viscosity measurements and performance evaluation under different processing conditions.Ensure accurate recording of results and technical data.3. Customer & Distributor Technical SupportProvide technical-commercial support during customer visits, audits, demonstrations, seminars, or trade shows.Present application concepts and guide customers on best use of the company’s functional ingredients.4. Project ManagementSupport ongoing development projects by coordinating laboratory work, documenting results, and ensuring timelines are met.Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Production, and Sales teams to ensure successful