R&D Product Development Specialist

Location: Cermenate

Adecco Italia SpA is looking for a Product Development Specialist to join the R&D team in the Bolton Food Business Unit based in Italy.
How you make the difference
The position will play a crucial role in supporting our New Categories R&D Team in new product development projects, from the concept to the commercialization, ensuring Brand Quality and Food Safety standards. The role will also be responsible for technical aspects from lab to industrial scale.
How your agenda looks like

Scout and test new ingredients and technologies
Develop product formulations combining technical expertise and culinary creativity
Support prototype development at pilot scale
Define processing and packaging solutions to optimize shelf life and food safety
Coordinate industrial trials and first production runs with Quality and Operations teams
Prepare and manage product and process documentation
Track and report development activities and results
Work closely with Marketing to meet brand and market needs

Your team
You will report directly to the R&D Manager New Categories within the Brands and Innovation Team.
What makes you a great fit

Education:

Degree in Food Science and Technology

Work Experience:

Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a similar role
Technical

Skills:

Strong passion for cooking and the food industry, with a commitment to excellence. Previous experience with thermal processes (e.g. pasteurization), food safety aspects, and regulatory requirements within an international markets context are considered a plus

Soft Skills:

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong teamwork skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Languages:

Proficiency in Italian and English is required; knowledge of Spanish and/or French is a plus
IT

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong focus on Excel and Power Point

What's in for you

Work location:

Cermenate, Italy
Contract type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

Full Time
Remote Working:
Standard business hours with remote working options available
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Data inizio prevista: 01/04/2026
Categoria Profession ale:
Ingegneria / Ricerca e Sviluppo / Laboratorio
Città:
Cermenate (Como)
Disponibilità oraria

Full Time

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