SENIOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Industry: Science & Research
Location: Mexico City (Polanco)
Keywords: Research and Development, Bakery Industry, Product Innovation, Quality Assurance, Mexican Cuisine
Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Research and Development Specialist (Senior R&D: Bakery) with a strong background in the bakery industry. With your extensive experience, you will play a pivotal role in driving product innovation and improvement, ensuring the highest quality of products that are tailored to the Latin market. Your excellent communication skills in both Spanish and English, coupled with your deep understanding of Mexican cuisine, will be instrumental in this role.
* 10 years of experience in the bakery industry or pilot plant
* Advanced level of English proficiency
* Strong knowledge of Mexican cuisine
What you'll do:
As a Senior Research and Development Specialist, you will be at the forefront of creating innovative bakery products tailored to the Latin market. You will leverage your expertise in recipe formulation, product testing, and quality assurance to deliver exceptional products that meet industry regulations. Your role will also involve researching market trends in the meat industry and evaluating suppliers to ensure top-quality ingredients. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your knowledge of Mexican cuisine and make a significant impact on our client's product offerings.
* Formulate recipes and applications considering aspects such as flavour, texture, nutrition and presentation adapted to the Latin market
* Drive innovation and improvement of existing products
* Conduct tests, analyse results, and adjust recipes to optimise the final product
* Ensure compliance with food industry regulations for all products
* Evaluate suppliers and raw materials to ensure the quality of ingredients
* Research market trends in the meat industry
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Senior Research and Development Specialist role brings a wealth of experience from the bakery industry. Your hands-on practical skills in developing flour-based products combined with your theoretical knowledge make you an asset to any team. Your ability to innovate and improve existing products is matched by your skill in formulating recipes that consider all aspects from flavour to presentation. Your advanced English proficiency and excellent social skills enable effective communication within diverse teams. Lastly, your understanding of Mexican cuisine sets you apart as a specialist in creating products for the Latin market.
* 10 years of experience working in bakery companies as a Research and Development Technician
* Excellent theoretical and practical pilot plant knowledge
* Very good social skills
* Ability to formulate recipes and applications considering aspects such as flavour, texture, nutrition and presentation adapted to the Latin market
* Experience in driving innovation and improvement of existing products
* Knowledge of elements of Mexican cuisine
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leader in their field, renowned for their commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. They offer an inclusive work environment where every team member's contribution is valued. Their focus on continuous learning and development ensures that their employees are always at the forefront of industry trends.
