About the Role Location: Versátil / Barcelon.

Our client is a specialist ingredients company focused on textural solutions and hydrocolloids (carrageenan, tara, pectin, functional fibres) for food, personal care, cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets.

We combine hands‑on application expertise, tailored technical support and international distribution to solve customers’ texture, stability and processing challenges.

We are hiring a Technical Support Specialist to provide market‑focused product recommendations, technical trainings and hands‑on support from lab trials to industrial scale‑up.

Responsibilities

Propose rapid, market‑appropriate product recommendations from our portfolio

Guide customers through lab, pilot and industrial trials; provide troubleshooting and adaptations

Train and coach sales colleagues on product benefits, differences and commercial value

Record recommendations, trial results and customer feedback in company databases; keep records current

Run lab demo sessions and client trainings; accompany sales visits when technical expertise is needed

Create technical marketing materials (bulletins, presentation slides, videos, whitepapers)

Support trade show preparation, tastings and prototype demos

Qualifications

Degree or advanced technician qualification in Food Science, Food Technology,



Chemistry, Food Biochemistry or related field

Minimum 5 years’ experience in product development, applications or production within food companies

Strong knowledge of GLP, food safety (HACCP), hygiene, basic metrology and relevant market regulations

Excellent spoken and written English; bilingualism is an advantage

Comfortable with laboratory work and customer‑facing technical support; open to travel

Strong organisation, autonomy, teamwork and clear technical communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience with hydrocolloids (carrageenan, pectin, fibres) or stabiliser systems

Prior technical sales or applications role supporting B2B food customers

Experience producing technical content for digital channels

What Success Looks Like

High rate of successful pilot → industrial transfers

Faster time from recommendation to trial start

Clear, up‑to‑date application database and positive customer feedback from trainings/demos

Hands‑on technical role with direct impact on product launches and customer success

International exposure across diverse markets and marquee food manufacturers

Collaborative, learning‑focused environment with opportunities to present at trade shows and seminars

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