R&D Analyst

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Job Summary: Develop, test, and improve formulations for ice cream and frozen desserts, ensuring innovation, quality, food safety, and industrial feasibility. Key Highlights: 1. Develop new formulations for ice cream and frozen desserts 2. Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Procurement departments 3. Ensure compliance with current legislation JOB: R\&D ANALYST Develop, test, and improve formulations for ice cream and frozen desserts, ensuring innovation, quality, food safety, and industrial feasibility. Main Responsibilities * Develop new ice cream formulations (flavors, textures, fillings, coatings, inclusions, etc.) * Conduct pilot and industrial-scale tests * Adjust recipes for full-scale production * Prepare technical data sheets, product specifications, and labeling documentation * Evaluate formulation costs * Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life testing * Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Procurement departments * Evaluate and approve new ingredients * Ensure compliance with current legislation (ANVISA, MAPA, nutritional labeling) Requirements * Degree in Food Engineering, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related fields * Prior experience in R\&D within the food industry (experience with ice cream or frozen products is preferred) * Knowledge of food regulations * Experience with industrial testing and recipe scale-up * Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications * Experience with ice cream stabilizers and emulsifiers * Knowledge of sugar reduction and development of zero-sugar/lactose-free product lines * Experience with structured sensory analysis * Knowledge of overrun calculation Employment Type: Full-time Compensation: R$2\.000,00 \- R$3\.000,00 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Life insurance * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance Work Location: On-site