R&d Specialist

Gruppo Montenegro is an international company with an Italian heart, operating in the Spirits and Food industry. We produce and commercialize premium products with strong brand equity and significant cultural relevance Amaro Montenegro, Vecchia Romagna, Select aperitivo, Bonomelli infusions, Infrè decaf tea, Cuore corn cil, Cannamela spices, Polenta Valsugana, Catarì Instant Pizza to mention a few.

Icons of the “Made in Italy”, our brands are the result of the constant pursuit of excellence, respect for tradition and attention to product quality and sustainability, all values that have defined Gruppo Montenegro since its foundation in 1885.

Gruppo Montenegro is an organisation committed to equality and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for all our employees, consumers, partners, and communities. We believe an inclusive culture allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

We are currently looking for an R&D Specialist to join our R&D Food Department. The role supports the R&D Manager and assists in product development and production scale up along with daily execution of R&D activities related to assigned brands/projects. In particular, starting from Marketing inputs, as consumer/customer needs and requirements, evaluates current and alternative food ingredients, creating new food product recipes. Participates on cross functional teams to ensure effective resolution of technical issues and support product innovation. Provides periodical assistance to QA and Purchase team.

**Tasks & Responsibilities**
- Contribute in realizing new product development projects and innovation (in-house and with co-packers) regularly working together with departments: Marketing, Purchasing, R&D Pack, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Engineering and Finance
- Working together with QA Specialist, propose to R&D Manager how to develop and implement standards, procedures and technical activities for the industrial plants
- Suggest new ideas in order to improve existing products and processes, providing input into cost and timing optimization
- Drives the continuous improvement approach, assisting QA in problem solving/root cause investigations of production problems
- Guarantee product shelf-life study for assigned products

**Requirements**:

- Food technology degree or other scientific degree (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical degree)
- 3+ years in the R&D role - Food within Food & beverage Industry (preferably within B2C market)
- Advanced scientific and food technology knowledge
- Good knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Advance computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, and database navigation)
- Product Life-cycle Management tool usage
- Preferably know-how on sensory analysis
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills
- Fluent in English

**What we offer you**:

- An ambitious employer, where each employee is top of mind
- An idea acceleration mindset, where your ideas and opinions matter
- Daily nutritious meals
- Career development programs to fast track your career
- Insurance policies
- and the list goes on.

Gruppo Montenegro is an organisation committed to equality and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for all our employees, consumers, partners, and communities. We believe an inclusive culture allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.