Senior Research and Development Executive

R&D / Innovation (Core Focus):Develop and optimize formulations for dairy and fermented products (Labneh, Ayran, Kesmekli, UHT milk, etc.).Design and execute industrial and pilot trials, ensuring robust documentation and learnings.Define functional specifications for ingredients, processes, and finished products.Scout, evaluate and validate new technologies, ingredients and suppliers.Translate international trends in science/technology into pragmatic solutions for MILLA.Technology and Process Support:Define and update technical standards (pasteurization, homogenization, bactofugation, CIP, chemicals, UV, AHU, etc.).Participate in troubleshooting and root-cause analysis when industrial issues arise.Cooperate with Industrial and Quality teams to secure robust implementation of new processes.Draft feasibility studies including key process steps, CCPs, and risks.Support to Quality & Operations (Limited Scope):Provide expertise to Quality Control when significant deviations occur (microbiology, allergens, toxins, heavy metals, pesticides).Contribute to writing overall process specifications with Quality & Technology teams.Support Operations to establish clear action plans for recurring product issues (taste, texture, visual defects).(Note: routine daily follow-up of QA KPIs remains under Quality Manager responsibility.)Reporting & Documentation:Deliver high-standard reports after each trial or project.Maintain clear, timely, and structured documentation of all specifications and processes.Act as a role model in project management and cross-functional collaboration. Xüsusi tələblər Fluency in English (contact with international experts & suppliers);Strong technical expertise in dairy processes, raw milk, and ingredients;Food engineer degree in a dairy-related field;Strong project management and reporting skillsAbility to challenge and build on dairy production practices;Capacity to co-lead projects with Industrial, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Purchasing and external suppliersExcellent behavior attributes (Open, Doer, Empowered, Committed, Team player, Positive, Enthusiastic, Engaged);Dynamic and flexible; Müraciət etmək üçün: [email protected]