Tetra Pak

Senior Application Technologist - Dairy Membrane Filtration

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Job Description

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

Tetra Pak Filtration Solutions is the global Centre of Expertise for membrane filtration, serving customers and projects worldwide from our locations in Aarhus, Denmark and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA. As demand for dairy ingredients, protein concentration, whey valorization, and resource-efficient processing continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced industry expert to join our team.

We are looking for a passionate technologist who understands both the science and the industrial reality of membrane filtration. Someone who can turn complex process challenges into commercial solutions and directly influence the future development of liquid foods and ingredients by membrane technologies across the global food industry.

The Opportunity

As Senior Application Technologist, you will be a key member of our Centre of Expertise and one of Tetra Pak's leading technical specialists within dairy membrane filtration.

You will work closely with dairy producers, ingredient manufacturers, research institutions, membrane suppliers, commercial teams, and engineering specialists around the world to develop the next generation of membrane filtration solutions.

Your expertise will help customers unlock higher product value, improve sustainability, increase process efficiency, and create innovative dairy products and ingredients.

What you will do

  • Lead technology and application development projects within milk, whey, and dairy ingredient processing.
  • Drive innovation in membrane filtration technologies including ultrafiltration, microfiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis.
  • Develop and validate new process concepts, applications, and product opportunities.
  • Serve as a technical authority for membrane filtration across the Tetra Pak organization.
  • Collaborate with customers globally to solve complex processing challenges and optimize production performance.
  • Transform pilot and industrial-scale test results into commercial solutions and business opportunities.
  • Develop and improve application models, process design guidelines, and technical documentation.
  • Support sales, engineering, and project execution teams with advanced application expertise.
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and scientific developments to identify future opportunities.
  • Mentor and share knowledge with colleagues across the organization.

We believe you have

  • MSc or PhD in Dairy Technology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience within dairy processing and membrane filtration.
  • Strong practical experience with milk and whey processing applications.
  • Deep understanding of membrane technologies and their industrial application.
  • Experience working with dairy product e.g. protein concentration, fractionation, purification, and process optimization.
  • Strong data analysis and experimental design capabilities.
  • Experience translating technical findings into business value and customer solutions.
  • Ability to influence technical decisions across functions and cultures.
  • Fluent English, written and spoken.

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 12th August 2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Fizza Ikram

To know more about the position contact hiring manager, Karsten Lauritzen +45 20 30 78 91

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is 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.

Tetra Pak

About Tetra Pak

We’re here to make food safe and available. It’s why we provide advanced food production systems, from product creation and recipe testing to processing, filling, packaging, logistics, services and beyond. We support almost every food and beverage category with tailored solutions for category-specific needs.

In collaboration with our customers and suppliers, driven by more than 24,000 dedicated employees worldwide, we protect food sustainably every day for hundreds of millions of people in more than 160 countries. Because we’re here to fulfil a purpose:

We commit to making food safe and available, everywhere, and we promise to protect what’s good: food, people and the planet.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
CH-1009 PULLY/LAUSANNE, CH
Year Founded
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