Overview
Jr. R&D Specialist Jobs in Sharjah, UAE at Puratos
Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?
Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Bano Puratos develops, produces and distributes a unique range of premium ingredients for bakers, pastry chefs and chocolatiers who demand nothing but the best.
Bano Puratos group is a rapidly growing joint-venture in the Middle East, with 400+ employees in 7 countries. Our passion forinnovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This, coupled with our commitment to our communities, is what makes working at Bano Puratos so magical.
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Position Overview
Based at Bano Puratos Factory UAE, in order to further strengthen our R&D team, we are currently seeking:
Jr. R&D Specialist
United Arab Emirates
The ideal candidate will support technically the R&D structure in conducting research and performing lab trials especially in the Bakery and Pastry categories, report local business requirements of the market to R&D structure, and develop products accordingly. Responsibilities include managing local projects and ensuring viability through R&D systems, assisting in design and development projects for new products, product/process changes, and enhancements related to testing and trials.
Key Accountabilities
Maintain and operate standard R&D equipment and practices.
Perform trials and testing to support product development.
Prepare samples and ingredients for testing.
Support ongoing process development andprototypingthrough R&D studies based on priority and topic relevance.
Document experiments and results in laboratory notebooks with full traceability.
Conduct research on identified topics relevant to ongoing R&D projects.
Ensure strict adherence to relevant safety procedures.
Report trial findings and establish objectives to drive project closure and sales outcomes.
Coordinate with the marketing team to report local market trends.
Conduct benchmarking studies of competitor products.
Perform routine competitor analysis, focusing on bread improvers and cake mixes.
Support company goals, objectives, policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), andregulatory compliance.
Maintain corporate confidentiality at all times.
Gather market information on trends, competitive activity, and requirements for product development.
Promote a safe and healthy working environment within the company.
Profile
2-5 years of R&D experience, preferably in the Food & Beverage industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
Fluency in English.
Stronganalytical skillsand excellentcommunication/technical abilities.
Basic applied knowledge and interest in food ingredients and applications.
Excellentcommunication skills; resilient andresults-oriented.
Basic proficiency in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Odoo.
Strong planning and organizational abilities.
Effectivemultitaskingskills; able to perform under pressure and meet deadlines.
Analytical skillsto effectively manage departmental data.
Acollaborative teamplayer.
Embracesinnovationand a mindset focused on renovation.
Highly adaptable to stress and deadline-driven environments.
Offer
Bano Puratos provides adynamic,entrepreneurialenvironment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Bano Puratos offers a competitive package along with a position that you can …
Title: Jr. R&D Specialist
Company: Puratos
Location: Sharjah, UAE
Category: Research/Development
