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GFIC Geiger Food Ingredients Recruitment & Consult.Ing; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist ingredients company based in Barcelona is looking for a Technical Support Specialist. This role involves market-focused product recommendations, training, and hands-on lab support. Candidates should have a degree in Food Science or a related field and a minimum of 5 years' experience in food product development. Strong communication skills and knowledge of food safety regulations are crucial. The position offers flexible location options and requires some travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in product development or applications within food companies.
• Strong knowledge of GLP, HACCP, and market regulations.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide market-focused product recommendations.
• Guide customers through lab and industrial trials.
• Train sales colleagues on product benefits.

Skills

Product development

Technical support

Food safety regulations

Laboratory work

Technical communication

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

About the Role

Location: Flexible / Barcelon.

Our client is a specialist ingredients company focused on textural solutions and hydrocolloids (carrageenan, tara, pectin, functional fibres) for food, personal care, cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets.

We combine hands‑on application expertise, tailored technical support and international distribution to solve customers’ texture, stability and processing challenges.

We are hiring a Technical Support Specialist to provide market‑focused product recommendations, technical trainings and hands‑on support from lab trials to industrial scale‑up.

Responsibilities

• Propose rapid, market‑appropriate product recommendations from our portfolio
• Guide customers through lab, pilot and industrial trials; provide troubleshooting and adaptations
• Train and coach sales colleagues on product benefits, differences and commercial value
• Record recommendations, trial results and customer feedback in company databases; keep records current
• Run lab demo sessions and client trainings; accompany sales visits when technical expertise is needed
• Create technical marketing materials (bulletins, presentation slides, videos, whitepapers)
• Support trade show preparation, tastings and prototype demos

Qualifications

• Degree or advanced technician qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Food Biochemistry or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in product development, applications or production within food companies
• Strong knowledge of GLP, food safety (HACCP), hygiene, basic metrology and relevant market regulations
• Excellent spoken and written English; bilingualism is an advantage
• Comfortable with laboratory work and customer‑facing technical support; open to travel
• Strong organisation, autonomy, teamwork and clear technical communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with hydrocolloids (carrageenan, pectin, fibres) or stabiliser systems
• Prior technical sales or applications role supporting B2B food customers
• Experience producing technical content for digital channels

What Success Looks Like

• High rate of successful pilot → industrial transfers
• Faster time from recommendation to trial start
• Clear, up‑to‑date application database and positive customer feedback from trainings/demos
• Hands‑on technical role with direct impact on product launches and customer success
• International exposure across diverse markets and marquee food manufacturers
• Collaborative, learning‑focused environment with opportunities to present at trade shows and seminars