R&D Specialist Chocolate

IRCA is a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry and gelato markets, serving independent producers as well as large food manufacturers (e.g.
CPG).
Core products include chocolate, chocolate decorations, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery / pastry ingredients.
The Company, headquartered in Italy, was acquired by Advent International, the global Private Equity firm, in July 2022, and has a strong track record of growth over the last decade.
Thanks to the recent acquisitions of important players in the belonging market, IRCA is becoming a global leader in the semi-finished ingredients industry, with 22 manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Vietnam and a combined €1 billion of revenues.
Purpose of Position: Support the activity of the Research and Development team in the entire process of developing new products (chocolate and creams) from the definition of the recipe to the realization on an industrial scale Description of main Activities/Responsabilities Definition and creation of new product formulations Creation of samples on a pilot plant Support in the creation of the product data sheet Collaboration with the application technologist for recipe validation Support in the implementation of Panel Tests Frequent and continuous collaboration with Quality, Production, Purchasing and Marketing Professional and Personal skills EDUCATION: Bachelor's or master's degree in Food Science and Technology PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: Experience in sensory analysis Ability to use the main analytical tools present in the laboratory Knowledge of food chemistry and composition EXPERIENCE: 5-6 years of experience in the role, preferrable in confectionary sector LANGUAGE SKILLS: Fluent English SOFT SKILLS: Excellent analytical skills Predisposition for autonomous management and organization of work Good communication and relationship skills Analytical and time optimization skills Ability to work in a dynamic context PI244417153