Food technologist

Evolve Scientific Recruitment PTY Ltd; City of Hobsons Bay; On-site; AUD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Scientific Recruitment PTY Ltd is seeking a Food Technologist for a contract opportunity in Williams Landing, VIC. The role is full-time initially with potential transition to reduced hours later in the year, within a collaborative product development team.

You will support innovation, product development, and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Applicants should hold a degree in Food Science or related discipline, have experience in food manufacturing, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Exposure to product development activities through industry, internships, or university projects.
• Strong understanding of food science principles.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple priorities.
• Available to commence immediately.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new product development and product improvement projects
• Conduct factory and laboratory trials
• Support product formulation and recipe development
• Analyse trial results and prepare technical reports
• Maintain accurate product specifications and documentation
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and cross-functional teams
• Ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Food science

Teamwork

Communication

Organisational skills

Project management

Education

Degree in Food Science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Food Technologist (Contract Opportunity)

Location: Williams Landing, VIC

Contract type: Full-Time | Immediate Start

Pay: Competitive Hourly Rate

About the role: An exciting opportunity is available for a Food Technologist to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Melbourne's western suburbs. This contract position offers the chance to work within a collaborative product development team, supporting innovation and continuous improvement projects across a diverse product portfolio.

The successful candidate will be available to work full-time initially, with flexibility to transition to reduced hours later in the year as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with new product development and product improvement projects
• Conduct factory and laboratory trials
• Support product formulation and recipe development
• Analyse trial results and prepare technical reports
• Maintain accurate product specifications and documentation
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and cross-functional teams
• Ensure products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

About You

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition, or a related discipline
• Previous experience within a food manufacturing environment preferred
• Exposure to product development activities, whether through industry employment, internships, or university projects
• Strong technical understanding of food science principles
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage multiple priorities
• Available to commence immediately