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R&D Pilot Plant Technologist

Location: 

Lodz, PL, 94-406

At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond!

About the role:

The R&D Pilot Plant Technologist is responsible for the daily operations of the Pilot Plant laboratory, performing hands-on tasks related to pilot-scale production. This role focuses on the practical execution of laboratory activities, including raw material preparation, operation of semi-industrial equipment, and accurate documentation of production results. The R&D Pilot Plant Technologist works closely with the Pilot Plant team and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and precise execution of assigned tasks but also supporting the preparation and packaging of samples for internal and customer requests.In more complex matters, the R&D Pilot Plant Technologist receives guidance from the R&D Pilot Plant Specialist or Technical R&D Manager.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Operate and monitor pilot plant equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Prepare raw materials according to provided formulations and lead pilot-scale production runs.
  • Maintain high hygienic condition of equipment and work areas.
  • Support preventive maintenance activities and report technical issues promptly.
  • Assist in packaging and shipping of samples for internal and customer requests.
  • Follow all workplace safety, product safety, and hygiene protocols.
  • Hands-on execution of laboratory tasks and pilot-scale trials.
  • Preparation and handling of raw materials.
  • Basic laboratory analyses (e.g., fineness, moisture, and rheology).
  • Data entry and documentation in internal systems (e.g., SAP, Salesforce, excel).
  • Collaboration with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • Knowledge & expertise sharing in collaboration with other departments.

 

About you:

  • High education in gastronomy, food science, or related fields from confectionary.
  • Computer skills (MS Office Suite and database management).
  • Communicative level of English.
  • Willingness to work with laboratory equipment and semi-industrial machines.
  • Accurate, organized, and highly committed.
  • Sanitary and epidemiological permission.
  • SEP - appropriate electrical qualifications.
  • Technical and machine understanding
  • Health and safety mindset
  • Teamwork and collaboration.
  • Time management.
  • Attention to detail.

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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