R&D Product Expert Technologist
At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!
- Management of the full NPI process end-to-end.
- Develop powder beverage recipes in a timely manner and to meet project specifications.
- Compile and analyze the results obtained in the production of the samples.
- Support Product Expert Specialists.
- Provide technical feedback to the sales and marketing team.
- Assist Project Leads in the development of new formulations, management of existing recipes, and management of customer projects.
- Maintain full understanding of R&D processes, tools and databases.
- Monthly: Evaluate potential cost saving activities through analysis of the product lifecycle.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Ensure proper care and maintenance of the lab equipment.
- On request: Support factory trials and assist on the evaluation of the physical characteristics of the samples produced during scaling up; Participate actively in customer visits and innovation sessions.
- Education: Bachelor or Master of Science in a technical field (Biology, Chemistry, Food Science)-Food Science degree preferred.
- Experience: Experience in a product development lab, with a pilot plant, and food quality assurance is a plus.
- Experience in recipe development.
- Industry knowledge: Knowledge of, or interest in baking, frozen, and confectionery applications. Relevant experience in the food industry is an asset; knowledge of food safety, hygiene and worker safety.
- Computer Skills: Proficient use of Microsoft tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). SAP and Salesforce knowledge is a plus.
- Personal attributes: team-player, capable of working under pressure and managing many tasks simultaneously.
- Interpersonal skills: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to brainstorming, problem-solving, and decisionmaking discussions.
- Analytical abilities: Strong technical and analytical skill set.
- Solid understanding of quality control procedures, documentation practices, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
- Fluent English (speaking, writing and reading). Swedish is preferred.
- Travel requirements: <10%.
- A hands-on individual that can work within a group as well as independently.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.
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