Associate Product Developer, Roasting & Coffee

Associate Product Developer 

At Paulig, we believe every meal, cup, and moment should be full of flavour — and that bold ideas can make the world a tastier, more sustainable place. As a house of iconic brands, we can make an impact that counts – and careers that matter. 

Now we’re looking for an Associate Product Developer to help us further building the future of food and beverages. This summer job runs from early May to the end of September. You will be based in Vuosaari, Finland and report to the Head of R&D Roasting and Coffee. In this role you will be supporting R&D on developing exciting new products as well as improving existing products and concepts within coffee & beverages. Your role will primarily involve supporting product developers in sensory evaluations, running, and reporting product tests and supporting in product data handling in various systems. To succeed in this position, a background in food technology or a related field is beneficial.  

Your role in the blend 

As an Associate Product Developer , you’ll Support R&D in product development and improvement projects according to the approved portfolio roadmaps. In this role, you will also: 

• Participate and support NPD work by following and executing established procedures in product development. 
• Secure that our products have the correct data in our systems (M3, InRIver PIM, Synkka etc.) according to R&D responsibilities. 
• Perform benchmarking and quality reviews against our main competitors upon request. 
• Evaluate and describe sensory properties of products and act as test panel leader. Set up and perform relevant tests in Eye question. 
• Always consider food safety and legal aspects in the daily tasks. Be aware of our Sustainability ambitions and work towards them. 

Your key ingredients 

You would be a great fit if your background and experience would look similar to this: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field, such as food technology. While experience from development work within the food industry is beneficial it is not a requirement. 
• A team player with a positive and energetic can-do attitude, who also has the ability to work independently. 
• This position suits someone who is flexible, thorough and has a proactive mindset. 
• A strong interest in learning and developing knowledge and professionalism in the field of sensory science, coffee and beverages. 
• Strong co-operational and communication skills both in Finnish and in English 

The flavours we bring 

• Working at Paulig, a family owned company, means being part of an international community with bold ambitions and an inclusive growth culture. We offer:  
• A purpose-driven workplace – we’re building a healthier, more sustainable food culture. 
• Challenging and interesting work in a family-owned company with strong brands and products. 
• A work community that shares strong values Strive for Excellence, Stay Curious and Grow Together and sticks together in the quest of For a life full of flavour. 
• Possibility to develop your professionalism with our supportive R&D team 
• We offer the possibility of hybrid work according to our policy. 

Want to learn more about working for Paulig and what we offer? Read more on www.pauliggroup.com 

Interested? 

Join us on our journey to build a flavourful and more sustainable future. We review applications continuously, so please apply as soon as possible (1.3 at the latest) and bring your unique flavour to Paulig.  Please remember to attach your updated CV and a cover letter.
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mari Outinen-Lahti on 27.2.2026 at 12:30-14:00 (+358 44 5130273). 

About Paulig 

Paulig is an international food and beverage company, growing a new, sustainable food culture – one that is good for both people and the planet. Paulig provides Tex Mex, snacks, coffees, world foods and spices. The company's brands include Santa Maria, Paulig, Conimex, Risenta, Poco Loco and Zanuy, among others. In 2024, the company’s sales amounted to approximately EUR 1.2 billion. Paulig was founded in 1876 and is 100% owned by the Paulig family. The company has 2,700 employees in 13 different countries united by the purpose 'For a life full of flavour'. www.pauliggroup.com