TECHNICAL TRANSFORMATIONAL SPECIALIST - NOODLES (Temporary contract)

GBfoods España; Rubí; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GBfoods is seeking an R&D professional to drive hands-on technical transformation in the Noodles category, spending substantial time in the lab and pilot plant for prototyping and pilot trials.

You will collaborate with Project Manager, Nutrition and Costing teams, and ensure recipes meet nutritional and cost targets, with strong sensory evaluation to validate ingredients and finished products.

Formación

• University Degree in Food Science, Technology or Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related studies.
• 1-2 years of experience in R&D within the food industry or in a similar role.
• Fluent in English & Spanish (Italian, German, French and Dutch valuable).
• This position is based at the Rubi Technology Center.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to bring new noodle products from concept to reality.
• Design, plan, and personally execute lab-scale prototyping (formulation, cooking/processing trials, sensory pre-screening) for new products and process improvements.
• Lead and actively participate in pilot plant trials, including equipment set-up, trial protocols, in-process sampling, and troubleshooting on the line.
• Identify and implement solutions for reliable prototyping when dedicated facilities are not available, such as external labs, co-manufacturers, or adapted line trials.
• Document trials rigorously (protocols, results, deviations, learnings) and maintain technical records to support decision-making and knowledge transfer.
• Validate nutritional and cost targets together with the Nutrition and Costing teams before initiating lab trials, to avoid late-stage rework.

Conocimientos

Lab prototyping

Pilot plant execution

Sensory evaluation

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Educación

University degree in Food Science/Tech or related

Descripción del empleo

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries in our European region, with presence in 8 countries, with more than 28 recognized brands and local brands, including Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Liebig, Star, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3.600 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers.

This role is focused on hands‑on technical transformation within the Noodles category, with direct responsibility for lab prototyping and pilot plant execution. It sits at the intersection of food technology, project execution, and operations: you will spend significant time in the lab and on the pilot plant floor, not just coordinating from a desk.

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to bring new noodle products from concept to reality.
• Design, plan, and personally execute lab‑scale prototyping (formulation, cooking/processing trials, sensory pre‑screening) for new products and process improvements.
• Lead and actively participate in pilot plant trials, including equipment set‑up, trial protocols, in‑process sampling, and troubleshooting on the line.
• Identify and implement solutions for reliable prototyping when dedicated facilities are not available, such as external labs, co‑manufacturers, or adapted line trials.
• Document trials rigorously (protocols, results, deviations, learnings) and maintain technical records to support decision‑making and knowledge transfer.
• Validate nutritional and cost targets together with the Nutrition and Costing teams before initiating lab trials, to avoid late‑stage rework.
• Apply strong sensory evaluation skills to assess ingredients and finished products, using organoleptic descriptors for structured sensory characterization.

What can you expect from us?

This is a great opportunity to join a big team in a multicultural and modern environment. We foster innovation and teamwork, and we care for health and sustainability, which is at the center of our strategy. At GBfoods we don’t just accept our differences but we fully support and celebrate them. You will be able to grow and develop your skills and career in a consolidated company in the industry and also enjoy all our benefits!

Requisitos

• University Degree in Food Science, Technology or Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related studies.
• 1-2 years of experience in R&D within the food industry or in a similar role.
• Fluent in English & Spanish (Italian, German, French and Dutch valuable).
• This position is based at the Rubi Technology Center.