Formulation Technologist - Ice Cream

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What truly sets us apart is how we work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Job Title

Formulation Technologist - Ice Cream
 

Scope
R&D

Location
Minburi factory (Lakrabang), Thailand

Terms

Permanent

The role

This role is positioned within the Ice Cream Global RD&I (Research, Development & Innovation) department.  The job holder manages the technical projects and/or activities to drive the business growth and achieve the program objectives in New Product Development, Value improvement Program, Quality improvement, and General good laboratory practices.

What you'll be responsible for

• Develops new products that meet marketing briefs to specified timelines in project network, ensuring that all products comply with desired product quality, nutrition, cost and safety attributes – including product stability testing.

• Contributes as a project team member,  working closely and proactively building relationships with Technical Project Leader (TPL), Process Technologist and Packaging Technologist and taking ownership with business partners.

• Proactive search for relevant new technology that may lead to a competitive advantage for New Product or Cost Saving program.

• Ensures legal and company policy requirements are met

• Liases with Material Experts and Procurement to validate the alternative raw materials or sourcing.

• Maintains high standards of hygiene and housekeeping in the laboratory and pilot plant

• Ensures high standards of safety are applied to all aspects of the job, including SEAC clearance requirements, HACCP analysis criteria and development and GMP compliance

• Maintains accurate, up to date and secure records for all formulations, raw materials and activities. Close liason with the Specification team.

• Provides technical advice and support as required, especially to the factory and to QA

• Develops and maintains an up to date knowledge of factory and copacker facilities and processes, and of costings – linking strongly with Process Development collegues and supporting them in the factory as required

• Identifies and raises improvement ideas in areas of responsibility

• Seeks to understand the needs of, and communicates well with peers inside R&D and outside (e.g. Marketing, Supply Chain)

• Safety - accountable for safety of self and others and develops and implements safe products and processes

We're looking for someone who

• Science Degree related to food industry

• Basic Knowledge in Science and Technology

• Accountability & Responsibility

• Passion for food trends in ice cream, F&B, Snacking category.

• English communication

• Understanding the value chain and cost impact on projects and our portfolio

• Work experience in Food Industry especially in ice cream, confectionary or snacking business.

• Formulation Skills

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Legal and Regulatory Understanding

• Project Management

• Risk Assessment

• Stakeholder Management

• Creativity

What you'll get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards

• Flexible ways of working

• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work

• Time off to rest and recharge

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! 

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. 

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage people with all backgrounds to apply including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and Māori and Pacific Peoples.