R&D Specialist (m/w/d)

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Welcome to CJ Food European Business, a renowned global food Manufacturer. Our rapid growth extends beyond the K-food market in Europe, focusing on expansion of Asian food market. We are excited to welcome new, communicative and friendly colleagues who excel in mastering daily challenges with expertise. If you embody flexibility, professionalism, and commitment, you can play a pivotal role in shaping our successful future!

Join us at our Nidderau office, and be a part of our dynamic team.

R&D Specialist (m/w/d)

This role is responsible for the research and development of new and renovated products in line with the company’s product development strategy. The position focuses on raw material selection, formulation design, prototype development, product validation, and production feasibility review to deliver products with strong marketability and manufacturability.
The role works closely with Executive Management, Product Management, Quality Management, Production, and Procurement throughout the product development process.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop new products and improve existing products in line with business objectives, customer requirements, and market trends.
• Design product formulations and manufacturing processes, and conduct laboratory, pilot, and production-scale trials.
• Evaluate raw materials for functionality, quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance, and support approval processes in cooperation with Procurement and Quality Management.
• Support product validation, scale-up activities, and initial production runs to ensure manufacturability and process feasibility.
• Prepare Technology Transfer Sheets and maintain development-related documentation in accordance with company procedures.
• Ensure that developed products comply with applicable food legislation, customer requirements, HACCP, IFS, and company quality standards.
• Participate in risk assessments, product quality investigations, and corrective action activities when required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners during product development projects.
• Provide technical support to relevant departments and respond to product-related inquiries when needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by monitoring market trends, technological developments, and opportunities for product, cost, and process optimization.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Proficiency in English communication
• Knowledge of food safety, quality standards, and applicable food regulations
• *Preferred Qualification : Familiarity with HACCP, IFS, and other food safety or quality management systems
• Relevant experience in R&D, new product development, or product renovation within the food industry
• *Preferred Qualification : Experience in product industrialization and production-scale trials
• Experience in laboratory trials, pilot trials, and product validation
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality Management, Procurement, and Product Management

Our Benefits

Working culture: an excellent international working environment with flexible working hours and various Korean ready-meal products for lunch, gym membership support

Learning and development: 1,000 € of annual training funds to enhance your competency

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

Art der Stelle: Vollzeit

Gehalt: 46.000,00€ - 70.000,00€ pro Jahr

Leistungen:

• Betriebliche Weiterbildung
• Essenszuschuss
• Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Arbeitsort: Vor Ort