Food Technologist - Innovation & Product Development

Flavour Creations; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flavour Creations is seeking a dedicated Food Technologist to join our RDI team in Queensland. You will drive projects from concept through prototyping, scale-up and commercialisation, while building tools to support customers and production.

The role emphasizes hands-on development, collaboration with a skilled team, and contribution to growth into new markets with nutrition-focused products.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Food Technologist.
• Proven track record of managing projects from concept to full commercialisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Hands-on approach to product and process development.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from concept through prototyping, scale-up and commercialisation.
• Develop technical and business development tools to support customers.
• Provide technical support to the production team.

Skills

Food technology knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in Food Technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join Our Team as a Food Technologist – Drive Innovation and Growth

We’re searching for a passionate and forward-thinkingFood Technologistto join ourResearch, Development and Innovation (RDI) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our company’s growth and expansion into new markets through technical support and the development of unique and innovative products.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with a talented and experienced team to manage projects from initial concept through to prototyping, scale-up, full commercialisation and beyond. You’ll also build technical and business development tools to support our existing customers, as well as providing technical support to the production team.

This position is ideal for a self-motivated professional seeking new challenges, career growth, and exposure to a dynamic and surprising mix of product innovations.

About the opportunity

Join Our Team as a Food Technologist – Drive Innovation and Growth

We’re searching for a passionate and forward-thinkingFood Technologistto join ourResearch, Development and Innovation (RDI) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our company’s growth and expansion into new markets through technical support and the development of unique and innovative products.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with a talented and experienced team to manage projects from initial concept through to prototyping, scale-up, full commercialisation and beyond. You’ll also build technical and business development tools to support our existing customers, as well as providing technical support to the production team.

This position is ideal for a self-motivated professional seeking new challenges, career growth, and exposure to a dynamic and surprising mix of product innovations.

What you will need to succeed

• Tertiary Qualification/s in Food Technology or similar.

• 3 + years’ experience as a Food Technologist.

• Proven track record of managing projects from concept to full commercialisation.

• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail.

• An energetic, hands-on approach to product and process development with a drive to succeed within a supportive, team-based environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a good grasp of MS office tools.

• Industry knowledge, and a good understanding of the Food Standards Code, with an awareness of trends in nutrition, consumer, and food industry.

• To be flexible and outcome focused.

Advantageous Experience

• Formal training or qualifications in thermal processing.

• Strong technical knowledge of hydrocolloids and their applications.

• A background in developing nutritional products for general health and specific diseases.

About us

Flavour Creations is 100% Australian owned and operated. Founded in Queensland, by Bernadette Eriksen, for over 29 years, Flavour Creations has developed science-backed nutrition products to make nutrition easy, enjoyable, and accessible. A leading provider of nutrition products for people with a variety of health conditions, including dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), today,Flavour Creations is expanding globallywith trusted names in healthy-living and performance nutritional products.

How to apply

To be a part of the amazing team at Flavour Creations simply click APPLYto submit your application.Only applications that include a cover letter outlining why you are the best person for this job, will be considered.

In line with our recognition as a world leader in quality and innovation, we're similarly respectful of stringent safety requirements and the cultural differences in the world of food and with our people. We highly encourage applications from Australia’s First Peoples, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

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