R&D Application Manager Chocolate
Mô tả công việc
WHO WE ARE:
At The Cocoa Project, our mission is to cultivate a chocolate culture in Vietnam. We aspire to establish a space where we can weave and share captivating narratives surrounding chocolate. Our brand offers a diverse array of chocolate products in a unique F&B Store and manufacturing business, where innovation, disruption, and creativity form the core elements driving our company's growth under a genuinely sustainable business model.
WHAT YOU WILL GET:
We are seeking an experienced R&D Manager specializing in chocolate applications to lead the development of innovative products for B2B industrial customers and B2C retail. This role combines technical expertise, scientific understanding, and hands-on formulation skills to support product innovation, customer projects, and production scale-up.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Product Development & Innovation
• Develop new chocolate products or adapt existing formulations following company strategy and customer needs.
• Conduct application tests (molding, enrobing, panning, tempering, inclusions, fillings) under defined procedures to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
• Prepare technical documentation: raw materials, formulation sheets, production instructions, shelf-life and storage notes, sensory results, cost structure, and product standards.
• Provide technical guidance on chocolate properties such as crystallization, viscosity, fat migration, water activity, and shelf-life.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to raw materials, prototypes, and scale-up processes; proactively explore new ingredients and technologies.
• Identify cost-optimization opportunities through ingredients, formulation, or process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and maintain confidentiality.
• Track market and regional product trends and translate insights into new product opportunities.
2. Customer Support & Business Development
• Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and seminars showcasing product capabilities and solutions.
• Support customers through product training, application guidance, and sample preparation.
• Participate in customer events with Sales and Marketing teams.
• Identify new business opportunities for chocolate applications and contribute to key account planning and technical discussions.
3. Internal Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
• Work with the factory and processing teams on pilot trials, industrial scale-up, and recipe transfer to ensure consistent production outcomes.
• Provide internal training for Sales/Marketing to build technical knowledge about chocolate science and applications.
• Stay updated on new technologies, equipment, and industry trends and share insights with internal teams.
• Ensure proper maintenance and efficient operation of R&D lab equipment.
• Build and maintain a professional network with chocolate schools, machinery suppliers, and industry partners.
Yêu cầu công việc
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in chocolate R&D, confectionery technology, or food manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with chocolate formulation, tempering, viscosity control, panning, molding, and industrial application development.
Technical Skills
• Experience in chocolate production and product development, along with a sound understanding of chocolate, flavors, and textures.
• Ability to create and deliver excellent products that meet/exceeds customer expectations.
• Experience with pilot-scale and industrial processing equipment.
• Ability to design experiments, conduct trials, and document results clearly.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Soft Skills
• Strong communication in English & Vietnamese
• Presentation, training skills and workshop facilitation experience is highly desirable.
• Customer-oriented with the ability to solve technical problems quickly.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.
BENEFITS:
• Salary: Negotiate base on competency
• 12 days of annual leave + 01 leaving on the birthday
• 5 days per week, 8h/day (Off Saturday & Sunday)
• Training opportunities;
• SHUI in full salary
• Lunch, parking, phone, job allowances
• Premium Insurance PVI for official Employee
• Annual salary review;
• Yearly health check;
• 13th month salary (depend on business result)
• Yearly company trip (depend on business result)
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Giá
29.000đ / lượt
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Thưởng
Chăm sóc sức khoẻ
Health insurance 24/7 after signing official Labor Contract
Khác
Annual salary review
13 Annual Leave Days
Lunch allowance, parking allowance
Buy company products with good price policy.
Thông tin việc làm
19/11/2025
Trưởng phòng
Sản Xuất > Nghiên Cứu & Phát Triển
Researching New Technologies, Technical Development, Analysis & Reporting Skills, Analyzing Skill
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Bất kỳ
3
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