Join our R&D team to develop and innovate soft candy, marshmallows, and gummy products. As a Category Product Technologist, you will play a key role in product design, formulation, validation, and industrialisation. This is a full-time position in Malta.
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Category Product Technologist – Confectionery
📍 Malta | Full-time | R&D
PLEASE NOTE - THIS ROLE IS ON-SITE IN SAN GWANN/ MALTA - & WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION
- About the Company
Our client is a well-established international food manufacturer with a heritage dating back to the late 19th century. With more than a century of experience, the company specialises in developing and producing high-quality food and beverage products across multiple categories including confectionery.
Today, the company’s products are enjoyed in over 80 countries worldwide, supported by strong research and development capabilities, modern manufacturing facilities, and a commitment to innovation and quality. The organisation continues to grow internationally while investing heavily in its people, technology, and product development.
Employees are at the heart of the company’s success, and the business offers excellent long-term career prospects, international exposure, and opportunities to work on globally distributed products.
- About the Role
We are seeking a Category Product Technologist – Confectionery to join the R&D team. Reporting to the Head of R&D, this role will be responsible for the development and innovation of soft candy, marshmallows, and gummy products, from concept through to production scale-up.
The successful candidate will play a key role in product design, formulation, validation, and industrialisation, ensuring all products meet food safety, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
You will act as a critical link between R&D, pilot plant operations, and manufacturing, supporting product launches and continuous product improvement.
- Key Responsibilities
Product Innovation & Development
- Conduct consumer and category benchmarking, including competitive analysis and sensory profiling for confectionery products.
- Contribute to the innovation pipeline, generating new product ideas and concepts.
- Analyse consumer trends and regional preferences to develop targeted product briefs.
- Design and develop new confectionery products, using experimental product development techniques.
- Define product and ingredient specifications, including testing protocols and in-process control points.
- Develop detailed nutritional and ingredient specifications to meet consumer and production requirements.
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Project Management
- Manage multiple product development projects within the confectionery category.
- Provide technical insights during project planning and decision-making processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Support the handover to manufacturing, ensuring documentation, reporting, and knowledge transfer.
Technical Support
- Manage and execute product stability studies related to recipes and packaging.
- Conduct trials in laboratories, kitchens, and pilot plants.
- Support product industrialisation and scale-up processes.
Continuous Improvement
- Approve Quality Control samples to ensure product consistency.
- Perform competitive and sensory analysis to support product development.
- Assist in flavour and texture matching programmes.
- Investigate and troubleshoot product-related issues.
- Conduct product analysis and develop new testing methods where required.
- Candidate Profile
Education
- Master’s degree in Food Technology or Food Engineering
- 5+ years of product development experience in confectionery or similar
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Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of confectionery technology and processes
- Expertise in flavour chemistry and sensory evaluation
- Understanding of ingredient functionality and interactions
- Familiarity with food manufacturing technologies
- Knowledge of food safety standards and GMPs
- Ability to analyse consumer and market trends
Key Competencies
- Creativity and innovation in product development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Effective teamwork and collaboration
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Excellent planning and organisational abilities
- Why Malta?
Malta offers an excellent environment for professionals seeking an international career in a Mediterranean setting. The country combines a thriving manufacturing and food industry with a high quality of life, English-speaking business environment, and strong international connectivity.
Working in Malta provides the opportunity to collaborate with global teams while enjoying a dynamic lifestyle, beautiful coastlines, and a vibrant expatriate community.
✅ Interested in shaping the next generation of confectionery products?
Apply now to join an innovative R&D team developing products enjoyed by consumers worldwide.
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