Food Technologist – Savory Formulation Specialist
Pubblicato il 20-08-2026 - Prodotti Gianni in Milano
Food Technologist – Savory Formulation Specialist
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Prodotti Gianni, is a leading Milan-based company with a strong reputation as a distributor of food ingredients. Beyond distribution, we develop custom functional blends that meet the unique needs of our clients. We collaborate with major Italian players, from small businesses to large corporations, and are strengthening our market position through strategic investments in our people and a new innovation lab.
Prodotti Gianni is a key player not only in the food sector but also in Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals, Pharmaceutical, offering exciting career development opportunities across multiple industries.
Your Role:
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- Developing and optimizing innovative, tailored formulations
- Exploring new application concepts aligned with current market trends
- Collaborating with the Marketing, Sales, Procurement, and Quality/Regulatory teams to ensure projects are compliant and cohesive
- Providing technical and application support to customers and partner companies, with a specific focus on savory applications (e.g., meat, ready meals, pasta, sauces)
- Monitoring competitors and attending national and international trade fairs to keep our product portfolio up to date
- Visiting customers with the sales team and contributing to their technical training
- Supporting the maintenance of ISO and IFS certifications through innovation projects and the use of ERP and database systems
- Supporting cross-divisional innovation projects across the Food, Nutraceutical, and Cosmetics sectors
Who You Are:
We are looking for a curious, proactive,
and team-oriented professional with strong problem-solving skills and empathy. Someone who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to contribute to the success of an ambitious team.
Ideally, you will have:
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- A degree in Food Science and Technology or a related field. A Master's degree or PhD is a strong plus
- At least 5 years of experience in structured companies, preferably in the meat, ready meals, or pasta sectors
- Proven expertise in formulation and product development
- Good IT skills and confidence in working with ERP and database systems
- A minimum B2 level of English. The interview will be conducted in English
- Solid theoretical knowledge in instrumental, rheological, and sensory analysis
- Strong soft skills, including communication, creativity, time management, lateral thinking, and problem-solving
- An entrepreneurial mindset, empathy, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
- A residence within one hour of Milan or the willingness to relocate
What We Offer:
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- The opportunity to actively contribute to the creation of a new laboratory and the growth of an ambitious company
- A dynamic, flexible, and innovation-driven environment within one of Italy's most respected distributors
- Career development opportunities across multiple industries, including Food, Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceuticals
- A collaborative culture where passion, curiosity, and impact go hand in hand with having fun at work
Applications for this position are managed by Michael Page. xysqume Please apply directly through their website via this link Michael Page - Savory Formulation Specialist
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