R&D Scientist – Food Industry (Powder Mixes & Additives), Thiva, Greece

About KENFOODKENFOOD is a leading producer of mixes, premixes, and additives in powder form for the food industry, with a strong presence in the bakery and pastry sectors. Our mission is to deliver innovative, reliable, and high-quality ingredient solutions that empower professionals and industrial partners to achieve consistent excellence in their products.Position OverviewWe are seeking a Research & Development Scientist to join our R&D Department at our production site in Thiva. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in the food industry, preferably within the bakery or mixes/premixes sector, and a strong technical understanding of ingredient functionality.Beyond formulation, the role includes training in baking and application testing, enabling the R&D Scientist to run projects independently — from concept and lab-scale development to pilot testing and industrial implementation.This position reports directly to the R&D Director.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and reformulate powder mixes, premixes, and functional additives for bakery and food industry applications.Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale trials, analyze results, and ensure product performance and quality consistency.Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams to support product launches and customer-driven projects.Maintain detailed technical documentation of formulations, trials, and evaluations.Participate actively in baking/application trials to validate and optimize new products.Monitor and research emerging technologies, ingredient innovations, and market trends.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field.4–6 years of professional experience in the food industry, ideally in bakery, premixes, or additives formulation.Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving ability.Hands-on, practical approach to experimentation and product development.Effective communication and teamwork skills.Good command of English (written and spoken).Willingness to develop baking and application know-how as part of daily project work.We OfferA dynamic and collaborative environment within a leading Greek food ingredients company.The opportunity to work on innovative projects with real industrial impact.Ongoing training in both formulation and baking technologies.Competitive compensation & benefits package.