Food Technologist R&D

Málaga, Spain·Agriculture·Full-time·Added today

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    TROPS doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Málaga

    No relocation package mentioned.

About the job

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

FRUMACO, a company within the TROPS Group specializing in the production of food products, is looking to add a Food Technologist to its team to reinforce the R&D, innovation, and product development area.

We are looking for a person with a technical, practical, and product-oriented profile, with the ability to work autonomously and participate actively in both the improvement of our current products and the development of new references.

What you'll do

Main functions

* Development and improvement of recipes and formulations for IV and V range products, working on aspects such as quality, stability, shelf life, costs, processes, ingredients, and packaging.

* Identification and evaluation of new ingredients, formulations, technologies, and processes applicable to our products.

* Development of new products from the initial idea to the definition and optimization of the recipe, conducting tests, and supporting their scaling and industrialization.

* Coordination with different internal areas to detect trends, consumer needs, and new product opportunities.

* Collaboration with technological centers, universities, suppliers, external companies, and other collaborators on studies, tests, and development projects.

* Participation in market and consumer studies, translating their results into concrete product proposals.

* Technical and documentary monitoring of food innovation projects.

* Evaluation of the technical feasibility of new products and support in their industrial-scale manufacturing.

* Monitoring of new trends, ingredients, technologies, and developments of interest to the company.

What we're looking for

Profile with university training in one of the following areas or related degrees:

  • Food Science and Technology.
  • Food Engineering.
  • Agri-food Engineering.
  • Biotechnology.
  • Other degrees related to the food industry.

Additionally, a person with:

  • Initiative and curiosity for food innovation.
  • Practical and results-oriented.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized and capable of monitoring different projects.
  • Ability to work transversally with other departments, suppliers, and external collaborators.
  • Interest in participating directly in testing, formulations, and product development.

Nice to have

We will especially value having previous experience in R&D, innovation, or product development within the food industry, as well as the capacity to progressively assume a high degree of autonomy in the position.

What you'll get

What do we offer?

* Joining the TROPS Group, within a growing and evolving food industrial environment.

* Direct participation in innovation projects and the launch of new products.

* Position with potential for development and autonomy.

* Salary conditions in accordance with the professional category and conditions established for the position.

If you are passionate about food innovation and want to participate directly in the development of the products that will reach the market, we want to meet you.

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