R&D Technologist bij Rip Van (hybrid – Spain / France / Italy)

DUPP; Cataluña; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative firm is seeking a technically strong R&D Technologist to manage collaborations with co-manufacturers in Southern Europe and North Africa. This role is perfect for a proactive food technologist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys international travel. You'll be responsible for overseeing product scale-ups, ensuring quality standards, and supporting R&D efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the food industry, driving the commercialization of groundbreaking products while working with a dynamic team across various cultures.

Formación

• Proven experience in food product development and commercialization.
• Solid understanding of food safety and quality standards.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the primary technical liaison with co-manufacturers.
• Execute plant trials and oversee production transitions.
• Support R&D efforts and coordinate first production runs.

Conocimientos

Food Product Development

Manufacturing Processes

Quality Standards

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Educación

BSc in Food Science

MSc in Food Science

Degree in Biotechnology

Descripción del empleo

A highly self-motivated technologist with hands-on experience in co-manufacturing and product development

Location : hybrid – Spain / France / Italy

Rip Van ( www.ripvan.com ) is a fast-growing, innovation-driven snack company based in New York, founded in 2012. The company specializes in “Better For You” (BFY) sweet snacks with low sugar content. With a fully remote team of around 40 people spread across the U.S., Argentina, and Europe, Rip Van’s team and business is growing even further in the coming years. Their award-winning products are available in 20,000+ locations. This includes Whole Foods, Costco, 7-Eleven, Amazon & the major foodservice GPOs to name a few. Rip Van has established nine manufacturing partnerships across four continents and is set to become the world’s leading BFY sweet snack platform. To accelerate growth, Rip Van is seeking a technically strong and entrepreneurial R&D Technologist to manage co-manufacturer collaboration and ensure the successful commercialization of new products. This role is ideal for a technically skilled food technologist who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Someone who enjoys variety, international travel, and playing a pivotal role in bringing innovative products to market. This is your opportunity to make real impact at the intersection of innovation and execution.

Position

• Act as the primary technical liaison between Rip Van and its co-manufacturing partners in Southern Europe and North Africa
• Work hands-on at production sites and lead product scale-ups and technical onboarding
• Execute plant trials and oversee the transition from pilot to full-scale production
• Manage daily communication with co-manufacturers and resolve technical issues
• Ensure products meet Rip Van’s strict quality and specification standards
• Coordinate and supervise first production runs, including approval before shipment
• Support R&D efforts, including ingredient sourcing and formulation improvement
• Participate in weekly co-man calls and internal NPD meetings
• Report to the CEO (U.S. and Europe) and work closely with Rip Van’s product team.

Profile

• BSc / MSc in Food Science, (Bio)Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience in food product development, plant trials and commercialization
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, food safety, and quality standards
• Hands-on, proactive, and entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership mentality
• Willing and able to travel frequently (25-30%) across Algeria, Spain and France
• Based in Spain (preferably Barcelona), France, or Italy
• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language is preferred
• Personal traits : energetic, results-driven, analytical, flexible, a strong communicator, and eager to work across cultures and teams.

Respond to

If you are interested in this position, please contact Harmen van Essen, telephone : [phone] or apply through our website www.dupp.nl or e-mail your application to [emailprotected] .

Rip Van has selected DUPP as the exclusive partner in this recruitment process.