Job Opportunities in Vietnam

What we offer

• IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.

Purpose of Position

• We are looking for an innovation-driven and detail-oriented Food Technologist with extensive experience in chocolate and compound decoration manufacturing, inclusions, and coating recipes, combines with scientific expertise with culinary artistry. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to utilize data analysis techniques to solve production issues and optimize product formulations. They should be adept at collaborating with culinary professionals and cross-functional teams to create high-quality products.

Description of Main Activities/Responsibilities:

• Formulate new chocolate decoration products, including new ingredients, textures and flavors.
• Innovate with new ingredients and techniques to improve product quality and appeal
• Lead renovation and value improvement projects in the Chocolate Decorations, Toppings, and Fillable category.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to identify and solve production process issues.
• Collaborate with chefs and team members to create and test new recipes.
• Implement analytical procedures to develop Chocolate Decorations, Toppings, Inclusions, and Fillable products using natural colors and ingredients.
• Conduct pilot plant experiments for new product development.
• Develop and implement shelf life protocols for new products.
• Test raw materials and finished goods to ensure product quality.
• Set up and conduct quality testing procedures for raw materials and finished products.
• Optimize ingredients and formulations for product and process improvements.
• Collaborate with production to industrialize and to define all adjustments to adapt to production cycle.

Requirements:

• Food Chemistry: Strong knowledge of food chemistry principles and their applications in product development.
• Strong understanding of chocolate chemistry and physics.
• Ingredients and Raw Materials: Deep understanding of ingredients and raw materials used in chocolate and confectionery products.
• Data Analysis: Ability to interpret and synthesize analytical data to drive process improvements.
• New Product Formulation: Extensive experience in formulating new products from concept to market.
• Laboratory Techniques: Proficient in various laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Communication: Good communication skills, a team player, and capable of interacting productively with internal teams and external partners. Should be able to communicate well in English (written and verbal).
• Attention to Detail: Highly attentive to details, with the ability to build and manage comprehensive databases.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Strong initiative to move projects forward with an understanding of customer needs. centric thinking to support growth of the company in collaboration with key partners