R&D Hazelnuts Lab Specialist
Ferrero
- Alba, Trento
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
Support & managing R&D projects linked to raw materials.
Improve the specifications according to Ferrero standard, pre-requisites and regulatory standard.
Guarantee analysis and studies about all raw materials through experimental testing.
This role requires a balance between scientific rigor and the ability to provide agile solutions to meet business/product developer’s needs.Main Responsibilities:
- Increase the knowledge on raw materials in order to develop the quality on semifinished and finished products thanks to internal and external data.
- Carry out laboratory analyzes with a structured working group;
- Collaborate with the internal working group and stakeholders for constant raw material improving;
- Critical analysis of the results to highlight quality performance of raw materials;
- Drive processing instructions and procedures based on raw materials quality performance;
- Support & managing R&D projects linked to raw materials;
- Draft documentation and track them in company databases;
- Define and update the technical documentation of RMs to be used for internal purposes;
- Supports the process of RMs provision to have the availability of all necessary materials to do the trial defined and required.
- Master’s degree in Agri-food science and technology related major;
- max 2 years of experience is required;
- Basic of Project management and statistical analysis for scientific research activities;
- Knowledgeable about quality and food safety standards;
- Problem-solving skills focus leading to a continuous improvement;
- Ability to work independently and with others in an interdisciplinary focused environment;
- Solid organizational skills;
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a proactive and timely manner;
- Ability to generate positive relationships in a team environment;
- Good communication skills, including strong writing and presentation skills;
- Maximum availability for travelling.
- Languages: fluent in Italian & English.
- IT Skills: MS Office - Statistical software (basic of R preferred)