research & development technologist
Aug 19, 2026 · Ε.Ι. ΠΑΠΑΔΟΠΟΥΛΟΣ Α.Ε.
What you'll do
- Contribute to the development of new products and improve existing ones through pilot plant trials
- Prepare raw materials and execute product formulations following instructions
- Operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment safely and accurately
- Record and report test results accurately
- Support scale-up industrial production trials as needed
- Assist with quality assurance, GMP, and food safety procedures in the R&D Pilot Plant
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the R&D Pilot Plant
- Monitor stock levels of raw materials and laboratory consumables
- Follow health and safety procedures continuously
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Marketing, and R&D teams
- Develop technical knowledge and laboratory skills continuously
Key requirements
- 1+ years' experience
- Pilot plant trials and product formulation execution
- Laboratory equipment operation and test result recording and reporting
- Quality assurance support including GMP and food safety procedures
- Health and safety procedures compliance
- MS Office proficiency and standard scientific software use
- Analytical thinking, problem-solving mindset, and organizational skills
- Time management, effective communication, team orientation, and self-discipline
- Food Science and Technology
About the job
As a key member of the R&D Pilot & Sensory Team, you will support and contribute to the development of new products along with the optimization of the existing brands, with respect to the strict procedures and the high-quality standards.
How you will contribute:
You will participate in a portfolio of R&D projects under several brands which include:
Contribute to the development of new products and continuous improvement of current products by preparing and conducting pilot plant trials
Prepare raw materials for pilot trials and execute product formulations according to instructions.
Operate laboratory and pilot plant equipment safely and accurately
Accurately record and report test results.
Supporting scale-up industrial production trials when required.
Provide support to quality assurance, GMP and food safety procedures of the R&D Pilot Plant
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the R&D Pilot Plant
Monitor stock levels of raw materials and laboratory consumables
Always follow health & safety procedures.
Collaborate with Production, Quality, Marketing and R&D Team
Continuously develop technical knowledge and laboratory skills.
What you will bring :
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Bachelor’s degree and/ or MS in Food Science & Technology
Preferably 1-3 years of experience in a food company, ideally in developing products and/or reformulating products
Experience in pilot plant and laboratory work within the food industry is an advantage-
Working knowledge of standard test analysis & operation of scientific equipment and software
Fluency in Greek and English is a must.
Accuracy and reliability of executing pilot trials
Compliance with quality and safety requirements.
Computer proficient, including use of standard MS Office applications
Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset
Good organizational and time management skills.
Team-oriented with effective communication skills.
Self-discipline, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
High degree of personal and professional ethics and integrity




