Liquid R&D Scientist

Campari Group; Sesto San Giovanni; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global spirits company based in Sesto San Giovanni is looking for a Liquid R&D Scientist to lead product development initiatives for their Aperitifs portfolio. The role involves managing pilot plant operations, developing new formulations, and collaborating with marketing and project management teams. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5-8 years of product development experience, along with strong chemistry and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Italian and English is required.

Competenze

• 5-8 years of product development experience is required.
• Must be proficient in Italian and English.
• Keen understanding of good manufacturing and laboratory practices.

Mansioni

• Lead new product development projects by developing new formulations.
• Manage pilot plant equipment and activities for new product developments.
• Support and/or lead exploratory R&D to build and sustain innovation.

Conoscenze

Product development experience

Strong chemistry skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General Description of the Role

The Liquid R&D Scientist will lead Product Development and other related research and development (R&D) initiatives for Campari Group’s Aperitifs portfolio as well as other products in the European Region. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the product development process and will be responsible for Management of projects and systems.

The candidate will also manage pilot plant equipment and activities, working on new project developments from ideation phase, through the development steps up to the final production.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

New Product Development & Renovations

• Lead new product development projects by developing new formulations and/or new processes.
• Lead ingredient qualifications.
• Lead renovation projects that may explore alternate formulations, ingredients, suppliers and/or processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement related to products and processes and support the technical feasibility.
• Support plants and/or co-manufacturers on product and process optimization.
• Batch and process formulas of semi-finished and finished prototypes or products needed for marketing and/or additional testing.
• Request and organize necessary technical documentation from suppliers.
• Ensure compliance of formulations with all relevant market requirements.
• Ensure formulations meet budget requirements.
• Execute accelerated stability testing plans and analyze results to predict shelf life and/or stability of products.
• Manage across multiple systems documentation control of all necessary ingredients, technical information, process directions, and formulations.
• Define and populate product specifications within a global centralized system.
• Build and manage liquid bills of material within a global centralized system.
• Oversee first production of products to ensure successful industrialization.
• Train plant personnel as well as marketing and commercial teams on new products.
• Design and execute scientific/R&D experiments, analyze results, and summarize conclusions and next steps.
• Provide support to Legal, Operations and Commercial teams on technical inquiries related to products.
• Support in technical assessments and/or audits of current and potential suppliers and/or co-manufacturers, when necessary.

Pilot Plant

• Manage a small production line driving people, maintenance, SAP, services, and all related activities (HACCP, pest control, Safety, etc).
• Ensure proper maintenance of pilot plant and equipment.
• Oversee pilot scale operations from blending, filtration, carbonation, to bottling.
• Work with stakeholders to facilitate projects to be produced in the pilot plant.
• Support in the pilot plant budget proposals and management.

Innovation Pipeline and Exploratory Research

• Partner with marketing and project management teams to generate and execute innovation projects and initiatives.
• Support and/or lead exploratory R&D to build and sustain innovation.
• Support marketing in ideation sessions and workshops.
• Keep up to date with technological innovations and develop new innovations and/or improvements that unlock new opportunities for Campari Group.

Experience Required

5-8 years of product development experience is required.

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or other science subject
• Strong chemistry and mathematical skills are required.
• Sensory experience of foods and/or beverages is required.
• Keen understanding of good manufacturing and laboratory practices, especially within food and beverage industry, is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are required.
• Must be proficient in Italian and English.
• Flexible to travel both domestically and internationally.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well‑being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.