R&D Assistant
Location:
Sofia, BG, 1504
R&D Assistant, Food Division
Ficosota is seeking a Research and Development Specialist to join our dynamic team within the Food brands - Bruschette Maretti, Kubeti, My Motto, Mr.Stix, Livity
Role Overview
As an R&D Specialist at Ficosota Food, you will support the development of new products by implementing innovations that improve quality, optimize cost, and enhance manufacturing technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creation, testing, and improvement of new and existing products with a focus on quality and cost efficiency.
- Develop quality control methods for new products and the raw materials used to produce them.Analyze and optimize product cost, ensuring an effective balance between cost and quality.
- Oversee the implementation process for new products in production and contribute to preparing each product dossier (formulation).
- Build and maintain relationships with scientific laboratories and industry organizations.
- Monitor market trends for raw materials and competitive products, including pricing, quality, and availability.
- Perform laboratory tests using alternative raw materials and components.
- Participate in managing industrial testing processes.
- Create, maintain, and coordinate technical documentation related to product manufacturing.
What You Bring
- Strong sense of responsibility and ability to meet deadlines.
- Collaborative mindset — a reliable team player.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience in project management and new product development.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
- Proactive, self-initiated working style.
- Valid driver’s license and confidence driving actively.
What We Offer
- A friendly, motivated, and ambitious team environment.
- Attractive compensation package, aligned with your efforts and results.
If the above describes you and you’re excited to work in an ambitious team of positive, welcoming professionals — we would love to hear from you!
Please note: feedback will be provided only to shortlisted candidates invited for tests and interviews.