Food Technologist

Overview

To become a vital member of our team and contribute significantly to the creation, assessment, and enhancement of novel food products and procedures, we are looking for a highly driven and imaginative food technologist. Strong knowledge of food science concepts, superior laboratory abilities, and a drive for innovation in the food sector are prerequisites for this position.

Responsibilities

• Investigate emerging technology, consumer patterns, and culinary ingredients. • Create and create new food items in accordance with business goals and market demands, and enhance already-existing ones. • For efficiency and scalability, standardize and improve production procedures and recipes. • To guarantee quality and customer preference, do a sensory evaluation of food products. • To guarantee the nutritional value, safety, and quality of the product, conduct laboratory studies. • Ensure that the procedures involved in product development and research findings are accurately and thoroughly documented. • To guarantee the success of new product releases, work together with cross-functional teams from marketing, sales, and manufacturing. • Keep abreast on the latest developments in food science and industry rules. • Gain the capacity to repeat procedures in order to guarantee uniformity. • Work together with engineers and production to find solutions for production problems that preserve food safety.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Food Science or Food Technology, or a related field. • Minimum preferably 6-10 years of experience in food product development or a relevant field. • Solid knowledge of microbiology, food chemistry, and food safety guidelines. • Outstanding proficiency in the lab and knowledge of food analysis methods. • Proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in the Microsoft Office Suite. • Exceptional communication abilities both in writing and speaking. • The capacity to function both alone and together. • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. • A dedication to excellence and meticulousness. • Abilities for sensory assessment (preferred). • Familiarity with tools and methods used in food preparation (a plus).