Food Technologist

Wyn&Co; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyn&Co in Brisbane is seeking a hands-on Product Development Specialist to lead the creation and optimisation of health-focused foods. You will work closely with NPD and manufacturing teams to take concepts through to scalable production, aligning with FSANZ standards and quality controls.

The role emphasizes practical factory trials, formulation optimization and cost-effective product launches, contributing to Wyn&Co's growing portfolio and retailer partnerships.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline.
• Experience in food product development or manufacturing.
• Ideally with protein bars, nutritional snacks or extruded products.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, formulation and commercial production.
• Experience conducting practical factory trials and scaling for manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and Australian food standards.
• Solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialise protein bars, nutritional snacks and extruded food products.
• Create and optimise high-protein, low-sugar and functional food formulations.
• Conduct product trials, sensory testing and shelf-life assessments.
• Support extrusion, mixing, forming, coating and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot formulation and production challenges to improve product quality and consistency.
• Work with production, quality and commercial teams to successfully launch new products.
• Identify opportunities to improve ingredient performance, manufacturing efficiency and product costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and FSANZ requirements.

Skills

Food product development

Manufacturing experience

Protein bars / extruded foods

Education

Food Science / Food Technology qualification

Job description

Exciting opportunity to Join leading Australian Health and nutrition business, with established national retail distribution, an expanding product portfolio and a strong focus on innovation.You will have the opportunity to take ownership of product development projects, work closely with manufacturing teams and make a meaningful contribution to the company's continued growth

Working closely with the NPD and manufacturing teams, you will develop innovative products, optimise existing formulations and support the transition from initial concept through to full-scale manufacturing. Greatopportunity for a technically capable, hands-on professional who enjoys working across both product development and factory production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialise protein bars, nutritional snacks and extruded food products.
• Create and optimise high-protein, low-sugar and functional food formulations.
• Conduct product trials, sensory testing and shelf-life assessments.
• Support extrusion, mixing, forming, coating and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot formulation and production challenges to improve product quality and consistency.
• Work with production, quality and commercial teams to successfully launch new products.
• Identify opportunities to improve ingredient performance, manufacturing efficiency and product costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and FSANZ requirements.

Exciting opportunity to Join leading Australian Health and nutrition business, with established national retail distribution, an expanding product portfolio and a strong focus on innovation.You will have the opportunity to take ownership of product development projects, work closely with manufacturing teams and make a meaningful contribution to the company's continued growth

Working closely with the NPD and manufacturing teams, you will develop innovative products, optimise existing formulations and support the transition from initial concept through to full-scale manufacturing. Greatopportunity for a technically capable, hands-on professional who enjoys working across both product development and factory production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialise protein bars, nutritional snacks and extruded food products.
• Create and optimise high-protein, low-sugar and functional food formulations.
• Conduct product trials, sensory testing and shelf-life assessments.
• Support extrusion, mixing, forming, coating and manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot formulation and production challenges to improve product quality and consistency.
• Work with production, quality and commercial teams to successfully launch new products.
• Identify opportunities to improve ingredient performance, manufacturing efficiency and product costs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and FSANZ requirements.

About You

• Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in food product development or manufacturing.
• Ideally, direct experience developing protein bars, nutritional snacks or extruded food products.
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, formulation and commercial production.
• Experience conducting practical factory trials and scaling products for manufacturing.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and Australian food standards.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving skills.

Additional information

• key role leading & developing products creation
• innovative company supplying products to major retailers
• Great Company Culture