Product Development Scientist I — Innovative Food Science

Jobtailor; Wrocław; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Wroclaw, Poland seeks a product development scientist to organize and execute RDQ projects, coordinate pilot trials, and deliver data-driven decisions. You will work with marketing, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure recipes and specs meet quality standards.

You will lead cross-functional RDQ activities, apply scientific methods to analyze data, and communicate results effectively. This role requires initiative, independence, and strong technical writing abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline related to food science.
• 3–5 years of experience via labs, internships, or technical placements.
• Experience in fast-moving consumer goods and product development.
• Proven ability to lead RDQ teams and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strong data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent written and spoken communication; ability to write technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute product development projects across RDQ, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Communicate project status and risks effectively to stakeholders.
• Plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials per GMP and HACCP.
• Conduct shelf-life testing, design for quality, and consumer testing.
• Write reports, analyze results, and provide conclusions and recommendations.
• Create and maintain consumer-led product specifications.
• Use digital simulation models to interpret insights and data.
• Manage stakeholders and influence decisions with analysis.
• Support Kitchen and Aurora milestones with scientific rigor.
• Coordinate pilot-scale trials and PLM data entry.
• Collaborate with R&D, Consumer Sciences, Procurement, and Process teams to align data.
• Balance independent project ownership with cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Data Analysis

PLM

Shelf-Life Testing

Digital Simulation Models

Consumer Testing

Statistical Analysis

Technical Report Writing

Scientific Methods

Problem Solving

Ingredient Functionality

GMP & HACCP Knowledge

Effective Communication

Coaching

Mentoring

Stakeholder Influence

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

PLM (Product Lifecycle Management)

Job description

Jobtailor in Wroclaw, Poland seeks a product development scientist to organize and execute RDQ projects, coordinate pilot trials, and deliver data-driven decisions. You will work with marketing, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure recipes and specs meet quality standards.

You will lead cross-functional RDQ activities, apply scientific methods to analyze data, and communicate results effectively. This role requires initiative, independence, and strong technical writing abilities.