Senior Product Development Scientist I – Fixed-Term

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

• Organize and execute product development projects in line with RDQ, marketing, and manufacturing requirements
• Communicate project status and risks effectively
• Plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements
• Conduct product shelf-life testing, design for quality, and prepare consumer tests
• Write technical reports, analyze and interpret results, and provide conclusions and recommendations
• Create and maintain accurate consumer-led product specifications
• Use digital simulation models to interpret consumer insights and commercial information
• Manage stakeholders and influence decisions based on analysis and interpretation of results
• Support Kitchen and Aurora program milestones with scientific rigor
• Coordinate pilot-scale trials
• Execute PLM data entry and manage technical product specifications
• Collaborate with R&D Category, Consumer Sciences, Procurement, and Process teams to align ingredient data
• Balance independent project ownership with daily cross-functional collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
• 3-5 years of experience, ideally via university lab work, internships, or prior technical placements
• Food science, science, or engineering experience, ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market
• Experience leading RDQ teams and influencing cross-functional teams
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage activities
• Ability to work independently and on teams with manager guidance
• Ability to proactively identify problems and create and implement solutions
• Ability to apply technical understanding to interpret and analyze data and reach clear conclusions
• Effective verbal and written communication, including technical writing
• Ability to influence senior-level and cross-functional stakeholders
• Coaching and mentoring abilities
• Interest in ingredients/raw materials, functionality, interactions, and flavors
• Scientific methods and technical rigor for solving complex research problems
• Willingness to meet time-bound business requirements and project deliverables
• Analytical sciences, statistics, and data management experience desirable
• Basic familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, data management, or specification databases is a plus
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product development within the food science domain, utilizing strong analytical skills to interpret data and influence cross-functional teams. Proficient in managing projects while adhering to good manufacturing practices and HACCP requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Food Science
• Product Development Project Management
• Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• HACCP Requirements
• Technical Writing

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Shelf-Life Testing
• Digital Simulation Models
• Consumer Testing
• Statistical Analysis
• Technical Report Writing
• Scientific Methods
• Problem Solving
• Ingredient Functionality

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Stakeholder Influence
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
• Analytical Sciences
• Data Management
• Consumer Insights
• Technical Specifications