Food Technologist (QA/QC)

Oppenheimer; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oppenheimer in Sydney is seeking a Food Technologist (QA/QC) to join our team at the Sydney facility. This full-time role focuses on quality control and lab testing of materials and finished products, ensuring compliance with ISO/HACCP guidelines.

You will assist in development, testing and documentation of formulations, maintain accurate records, and work closely with Production, QA and marketing teams to uphold food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or related field.
• Experience in laboratory testing and QC desirable.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Own transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Interact with Production Department.
• Laboratory testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Verification of data, data entry and analysis.
• Adhere to ISO/HACCP guidelines.
• Assist in development and testing of dry ingredient formulations.
• Support shelf-life and stability studies for dry ingredients.

Skills

Laboratory skills

QC testing

Communication

Teamwork

Own transport

Education

Bachelors in Food Science

Job description

We require a Food Technologist (QA/QC) to join our team in our Sydney facility. We are an Australian owned leading food company supplying innovative ingredients to the food industry.

Full time

Responsibilitieswill include:

• Interact with Production Department.
• Laboratory testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Verification of data, data entry and analysis.
• Adhere to ISO/HACCP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of dry ingredient formulations (spice blends, premixes, powders, seasonings, etc.).
• Conduct basic laboratory analyses such as moisture, particle size, bulk density, and solubility tests
• Support quality control checks of raw materials and finished dry products
• Assist with pilot trials and scale-up activities
• Maintain accurate records of formulations, test results, and specifications
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and GMP requirements
• Support shelf-life and stability studies for dry ingredients
• Assist in investigating quality deviations and corrective actions
• Work closely with senior technologists, QA, and production teams
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulations, and labeling requirements
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency and consistency
• Perform quality control testing on raw materials and finished products
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and marketing teams
• Document product specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and test results
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues or customer complaints

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or related.
• Experience in laboratoryskills and QC testing highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effective.
• Own transport essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

*All applicants with the right to live and work in Australia are welcome.

**Please note: successful candidates will be notified only.