Ircagroup
Food Technologist
On-site
Full Time
#Marketing
#Chemistry
#Data Analysis
#Product
Ircagroup is looking for a Food Technologist
We are IRCA Group, a global leader in providing semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato industries. With 22 manufacturing facilities worldwide, 2,000 employees, and 1 billion euros in annual revenue, we support everyone from independent artisans to large-scale food manufacturers with high-quality chocolate, creams, and pastry essentials. We are looking for a Senior Food Technologist to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis to drive innovation in our chocolate and confectionery categories.
Responsibilities
- Create and formulate new chocolate decorations, experimenting with unique flavors, textures, and ingredients.
- Lead projects focused on product renovation and value improvement for toppings, inclusions, and fillable items.
- Use data analysis to troubleshoot production processes and optimize existing formulations.
- Work closely with chefs and cross-functional teams to test recipes and bring new concepts to life.
- Manage pilot plant experiments and establish shelf-life protocols for new product launches.
- Perform rigorous quality testing on raw materials and finished goods to maintain our high standards.
- Partner with production teams to industrialize new products and refine manufacturing cycles.
Must-haves
- Extensive experience in the development of chocolate, compound decorations, coatings, and inclusions.
- Strong expertise in food chemistry, specifically regarding the physics and chemistry of chocolate.
- Proven ability to formulate products from the initial concept stage through to market release.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and the ability to manage detailed product databases.
- Strong data analysis skills to interpret analytical results and drive process improvements.
- An entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on customer needs and business growth.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Benefits
- Access to tailor-made professional development programs and clear career advancement pathways.
- Opportunities to work on international projects and collaborate within a diverse, global community.
- A dynamic work environment that values innovation, creativity, and individual contributions to process improvement.
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