R&D Food Technologist
BH-283869
Posted: 08/10/2024
- SGD5000 per annum
- Singapore Singapore
- Permanent
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Manufacturing
We are collaborating with a reputable food manufacturer in search of a highly skilled food technologist.
As a food technologist, you will focus on creating and producing food and drink items. Your main goals are to ensure the products are safe, made efficiently, and comply with regulations.
Collaboration with product development teams is common to prepare recipes for production based on kitchen samples. Staying updated on food production regulations is crucial for your role.
Your responsibilities may differ based on your workplace, which could be in manufacturing, universities, research groups, retailers, or local governments.
Requirements and Qualifications:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
As a food technologist, you will focus on creating and producing food and drink items. Your main goals are to ensure the products are safe, made efficiently, and comply with regulations.
Collaboration with product development teams is common to prepare recipes for production based on kitchen samples. Staying updated on food production regulations is crucial for your role.
Your responsibilities may differ based on your workplace, which could be in manufacturing, universities, research groups, retailers, or local governments.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Review and enhance safety and quality control methods in your own and suppliers' factories, from raw materials to finished goods.
- Investigate current consumer trends and new technologies to create fresh product ideas.
- Choose raw materials and ingredients from suppliers.
- Calculate product costs based on raw materials and production expenses to ensure profitability.
- Conduct supplier audits or manage internal audits.
- Test new products, either alongside or as part of product development.
- Organize the launch of new products.
- Address customer complaints and product-related issues.
- Gather, verify, and approve product specifications and ensure proper labeling.
- Design processes and machinery for consistent large-scale production with uniform flavor, color, and texture.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and customers, and collaborate with colleagues in procurement, sales, technical services, marketing, and distribution.
- A solid grasp of food regulations and compliance is crucial. Applicants should hold a degree in Food Science, Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition, or a similar discipline.
- A minimum of two years of experience in the food and beverage sector, especially in R&D, is necessary.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.