R&D Pilot Plant Technologist

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Łódź; On-site; PLN 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment in the sweetest company in the world 🍫

Annual bonus based on individual performance

Private medical care at Lux Med

Fit Profit sports card co-financed by the company

PPE retirement savings program

Vacation subsidy under the Company Social Fund

Group life insurance

On-site parking

Quarterly chocolate allowance

Job summary

A leading cocoa and chocolate manufacturer in Łódź is seeking an R&D Pilot Plant Technologist to manage pilot-scale production activities. This role involves the operation of equipment, preparation of raw materials, and collaboration with the Pilot Plant team. The ideal candidate will have a higher education in gastronomy or food science, a basic level of English, and a strong focus on health and safety. Perks include annual bonuses and private medical care.

Qualifications

• Higher education in gastronomy, food science, confectionery, or a related field is required.
• Communicative level of English is necessary.
• Valid sanitary and epidemiological clearance is needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pilot plant equipment in compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Prepare raw materials according to provided formulations and lead pilot-scale production runs.
• Maintain high hygienic standards of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Team orientation

Time management

Attention to detail

Technical understanding

Health and safety mindset

Education

Higher education in gastronomy, food science, or related field

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

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At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role

As an R&D Pilot Plant Technologist, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the Pilot Plant laboratory, focusing on hands‑on execution of pilot‑scale production activities. This role involves preparing raw materials, operating semi‑industrial equipment, conducting pilot trials, and ensuring accurate documentation of results.

You will work closely with the Pilot Plant team and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and precise task execution, as well as support the preparation, packaging, and shipment of samples for internal and customer requests. For more complex matters, you will receive guidance from the R&D Pilot Plant Specialist or Technical R&D Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor pilot plant equipment in compliance with safety and quality standards
• Prepare raw materials according to provided formulations and lead pilot‑scale production runs
• Maintain high hygienic standards of equipment and work areas
• Support preventive maintenance activities and promptly report technical issues
• Assist in packaging and shipping samples for internal and customer requests
• Follow all workplace safety, product safety, and hygiene procedures
• Perform hands‑on laboratory tasks and pilot‑scale trials
• Prepare, handle, and manage raw materials
• Conduct basic laboratory analyses (e.g. fineness, moisture, rheology)
• Enter data and maintain documentation in internal systems (e.g. SAP, Salesforce, Excel)
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Share knowledge and expertise in cooperation with other departments

About you

• Higher education in gastronomy, food science, confectionery, or a related field
• Communicative level of English
• Willingness to work with laboratory equipment and semi‑industrial machines
• Accurate, well‑organized, and highly committed
• Valid sanitary and epidemiological clearance
• Technical and mechanical understanding
• Strong health and safety mindset
• Team‑oriented with good collaboration skills
• Good time management and attention to detail

We offer

• Stable employment in the sweetest company in the world 🍫
• Annual bonus based on individual performance
• Private medical care at Lux Med (basic package fully funded by Barry Callebaut)
• Fit Profit sports card co‑financed by the company
• PPE retirement savings program
• Vacation subsidy under the Company Social Fund
• Group life insurance
• On‑site parking
• Chocolate at the office — for Christmas and many other occasions
• Even more chocolate: quarterly chocolate allowance

At Barry Callebaut, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, passionate people, and the world’s best chocolate. Bring your creativity — we’ll give you the tools to make it real. 🍫

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong.

#oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.