Senior R&D Technician - Food Industry

Michael Page España·Alicante, Spain

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Alicante

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

At Michael Page we are looking for a Senior R&D Technician to join an innovative company in the food sector. The selected candidate will lead product development and improvement projects, providing technical knowledge in formulation, industrialization, and innovation.

  • Lead product development and innovation, driving new formulations
  • Innovative company in the food sector

What you'll do

The main duties you will carry out as a Senior R&D Technician are:

  • Design and optimize product formulations, balancing technical, economic, and industrial criteria.
  • Lead the development of new references and the improvement of existing products across different portfolio categories.
  • Manage reformulation and ingredient optimization projects, applying Design to Value and Design to Cost methodologies.
  • Validate new raw materials, assessing their impact on formulation, processes, and costs.
  • Coordinate scale-up from laboratory to industrial plant, resolving technical issues and ensuring product viability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Planning, and Commercial teams to ensure project success.
  • Design and optimize product formulations, balancing technical, economic, and industrial criteria.
  • Lead the development of new references and the improvement of existing products across different portfolio categories.
  • Manage reformulation and ingredient optimization projects, applying Design to Value and Design to Cost methodologies.
  • Validate new raw materials, assessing their impact on formulation, processes, and costs.
  • Coordinate scale-up from laboratory to industrial plant, resolving technical issues and ensuring product viability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Planning, and Commercial teams to ensure project success.

What you'll get

  • You will participate in high-impact innovation and development projects for the business.
  • You will hold a strategic role with autonomy and the capacity for technical leadership within the R&D&I team.
  • You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

About the company & team

Our client is a major food industry company located in Alicante.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

  • University degree in Food Science and Technology or related fields.
  • Professional with experience in formulation and product development within the ice cream or frozen desserts sector.
  • Profile with solid knowledge of recipe balancing, reformulation, and cost optimization.
  • Self-driven individual with technical leadership, industrial vision, and advanced English proficiency (C1).

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About the company

Michael Page España

Michael Page España

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