Formulation Technologist - Ice Cream

Magnum Ice Cream Co.; Moose Factory; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnum Ice Cream Co. is seeking a Formulation Technologist to drive ice cream innovation at our Minburi factory in Thailand.

You will manage technical projects spanning NPD, value improvement, quality improvement, and GMP compliance, developing products to meet marketing briefs while ensuring quality, nutrition, cost, and safety attributes—incorporating stability testing where required. You’ll collaborate with Technical Project Leader, Process Technologist, and Packaging Technologist, seek new

Qualifications

• Formulation Knowledge in ice cream products and cost considerations.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, GMP principles.
• Experience communicating in English within cross-functional teams.
• Interest in food trends in ice cream, F&B, snacking categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects and activities in NPD, cost-saving, QA and GMP compliance.
• Develop new products meeting marketing briefs within timelines and ensure quality, nutrition, cost and safety attributes.
• Collaborate with Technical Project Leader, Process Technologist, Packaging Technologist and business partners.
• Explore relevant new technology for competitive advantage.
• Validate alternative materials with Procurement and liaise with suppliers.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards; secure records for formulations and materials.
• Provide technical support to factory and QA; liaise with Marketing and Supply Chain.

Skills

Formulation Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Legal and Regulatory Understanding

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Creativity

Education

Science Degree related to food industry

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Job Title Formulation Technologist - Ice Cream Scope R&D Location Minburi factory (Lakrabang), Thailand Terms Permanent The role This role is positioned within the Ice Cream Global RD&I (Research, Development & Innovation) department. The job holder manages the technical projects and/or activities to drive the business growth and achieve the program objectives in New Product Development, Value improvement Program, Quality improvement, and General good laboratory practices. What you'll be responsible for Develops new products that meet marketing briefs to specified timelines in project network, ensuring that all products comply with desired product quality, nutrition, cost and safety attributes – including product stability testing. Contributes as a project team member, working closely and proactively building relationships with Technical Project Leader (TPL), Process Technologist and Packaging Technologist and taking ownership with business partners. Proactive search for relevant new technology that may lead to a competitive advantage for New Product or Cost Saving program. Ensures legal and company policy requirements are met Liases with Material Experts and Procurement to validate the alternative raw materials or sourcing. Maintains high standards of hygiene and housekeeping in the laboratory and pilot plant Ensures high standards of safety are applied to all aspects of the job, including SEAC clearance requirements, HACCP analysis criteria and development and GMP compliance Maintains accurate, up to date and secure records for all formulations, raw materials and activities. Close liason with the Specification team. Provides technical advice and support as required, especially to the factory and to QA Develops and maintains an up to date knowledge of factory and copacker facilities and processes, and of costings – linking strongly with Process Development collegues and supporting them in the factory as required Identifies and raises improvement ideas in areas of responsibility Seeks to understand the needs of, and communicates well with peers inside R&D and outside (e.g. Marketing, Supply Chain) Safety - accountable for safety of self and others and develops and implements safe products and processes We're looking for someone who Science Degree related to food industry Basic Knowledge in Science and Technology Accountability & Responsibility Passion for food trends in ice cream, F&B, Snacking category. English communication Understanding the value chain and cost impact on projects and our portfolio Work experience in Food Industry especially in ice cream, confectionary or snacking business. Formulation Skills Teamwork Communication Legal and Regulatory Understanding Project Management Risk Assessment Stakeholder Management Creativity What you’ll get Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes Market‑competitive pay and performance related rewards Flexible ways of working Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work Time off to rest and recharge Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end‑to‑end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!

you’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.