BanoPuratos, a Great Place to Work certified company, is seeking a Senior R&D Specialist in Sharjah to lead the development and improvement of bakery, pastry, and chocolate ingredient products based on customer requirements, market trends, and business needs. Reporting to the R&D Manager, this role drives product innovation, production implementation, and technical excellence across departments.
About BanoPuratos
Core Business: Develops, produces, and distributes ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs, and chocolatiers
Regional Scale: A rapidly growing joint-venture in the Middle East with 354 employees across 7 countries
Financial Strength: Consolidated turnover of over 100 million in 2022
Culture: Passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and strong core values
Recognition: Certified Great Place to Work with a genuine community commitment
Career Growth & Innovation Opportunity
Growth Story: Join a fast-growing joint-venture expanding its regional footprint and product range
Leadership Path: Support and mentor junior R&D team members as part of your role
Cross-Functional Exposure: Provide technical expertise across customer, production, and quality teams
Innovation Focus: Directly shape new product development for the bakery and pastry industry
Position Overview
As Senior R&D Specialist, you will lead the development and improvement of new and existing products, manage product trials and production implementation, and prepare product formulations, technical specifications, and Technical Data Sheets (TDS). You’ll provide technical support and product training to customers and internal teams, ensure labeling and documentation comply with regulatory requirements, support and mentor junior R&D team members, and manage customer technical inquiries and complaints.
💡 Why This Role Matters: As Senior R&D Specialist at BanoPuratos, you lead product innovation for a fast-growing Middle East bakery ingredients leader, mentor junior R&D talent while building your own leadership profile, work across formulation, food safety, and regulatory compliance, gain direct customer-facing technical influence, and grow your career within a certified Great Place to Work with strong regional expansion momentum.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Innovation
- Lead the development and improvement of new and existing products
- Manage product trials and production implementation
- Prepare product formulations, technical specifications, and Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
- Support product innovation based on customer requirements and market trends
Technical Support & Training
- Provide technical support and product training to customers and internal teams
- Manage customer technical inquiries and complaints
- Support and mentor junior R&D team members
- Provide technical expertise across departments
Quality, Compliance & Regulatory
- Ensure product labeling and documentation comply with regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards
- Support audits and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Maintain regulatory compliance across all product development activities
Continuous Improvement & Supplier Quality
- Monitor supplier quality and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Manage multiple projects and meet development deadlines
- Support successful implementation of new products into production
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or related field
Experience Requirements
- 5–7 years of experience in Research & Development within the food manufacturing industry
- Experience in product trials, product commercialization, and technical documentation
- Strong knowledge of product development, food safety, quality systems, and food regulations
Essential Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of food products and manufacturing processes
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Team player with leadership and mentoring abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
About BanoPuratos
Join BanoPuratos, a rapidly growing joint-venture in the Middle East developing, producing, and distributing a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs, and chocolatiers. With 354 employees across 7 countries and a consolidated turnover of over 100 million in 2022, BanoPuratos combines a passion for innovation with a genuine commitment to its communities as a certified Great Place to Work.
Career Excellence: Grow your R&D career at a certified Great Place to Work driving bakery and pastry ingredient innovation across the Middle East.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Technology Graduates: With 5–7 years of R&D experience in food manufacturing
- Product Development Specialists: Skilled in formulation and technical documentation
- Food Safety & Quality Professionals: Experienced with regulatory compliance and audits
- Team Mentors: Ready to guide junior R&D specialists while leading projects
- Bakery & Pastry Enthusiasts: Passionate about ingredient innovation for bakers and chocolatiers
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