R&D Product Technologist

We are looking for a motivated food technologist to join our New Product Development team and support the development, industrialization and continuous improvement of ice cream products. This role is ideal for someone who wants to learn, grow technically and work closely with production, quality, supply chain and commercial teams.

About Froneri

Froneri is a global ice cream company with strong expertise in branded and private label ice cream production. Our factory in Stara Pazova works with modern production technologies and cross-functional teams focused on quality, efficiency and continuous development.

Role Purpose

The R&D Product Technologist will support and lead product development activities from project brief to industrial launch. The position combines recipe development, raw material understanding, production trials, technical documentation and cooperation with internal stakeholders.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop new products from concept stage to industrial production and product launch.

• Support redesign and optimization of existing products with focus on quality, cost, process stability and consumer expectations.

• Develop, test and optimize recipes, ingredients, raw materials and product structures.

• Prepare and maintain technical documents needed for production, including recipes, product specifications, production instructions and related documentation.

• Plan, organize and support pilot and industrial trials in cooperation with Production, Quality, Planning and other factory teams.

• Ensure that raw materials, products and documentation are aligned with local, global and company requirements.

• Support evaluation of alternative raw materials, new ingredients, technologies and suppliers.

• Communicate with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Production and Finance, to support project delivery.

• Support product cost improvement and continuous improvement initiatives related to materials, recipes and production processes.

• Maintain accurate data in relevant systems and databases used for new product development.

• Provide technical support to the factory during product lifecycle, trials, troubleshooting and improvement activities.

• Follow trends and innovations in food technology, product development, ingredients and manufacturing processes.

Candidate Profile

Required

• University degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related field.

• English language knowledge, written and spoken, is mandatory.

• Strong willingness to learn and develop in product development and production environment.

• Good understanding of food technology, food safety and manufacturing principles.

• Analytical thinking, problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

• Good communication skills and ability to work with different functions.

• Good MS Office skills.

Advantage

• Previous work experience in R&D, product development or food industry.

• Understanding of product development process from project brief to launch.

• Experience with pilot or industrial trials.

• Knowledge of ice cream, dairy, confectionery or similar food technologies.

• Understanding of production processes, industrial equipment and factory ways of working.

• Experience with specifications, recipes, technical documentation or data systems.

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• is curious and motivated to understand how products are developed and produced in real factory conditions;

• enjoys working with people from different departments and can communicate clearly;

• is organized, responsible and able to manage several tasks at the same time;

• is open to learning, asking questions and building technical knowledge step by step;

• has a practical mindset and likes to solve problems close to production.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on local and international product development projects.

• Training and development according to Froneri standards.

• Professional and personal development in a dynamic production environment.

• Annual bonus, private health insurance and organized transportation.

• Collaborative team environment with strong technical learning opportunities.

If you are ready to learn, grow and help develop ice cream products from idea to production, we would like to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.