R&D Food Technologist: Concept-to-Launch in FMCG

Kinrise; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinrise in Melbourne is seeking an R&D Technologist to lead end-to-end product development from concept to scale-up, focusing on bakery, breakfast and snack categories. You will develop formulations, evaluate briefs, run trials, and ensure cost and quality targets across Branded, Private Label and Corporate portfolios.

The role requires a degree in Food Science/Technology, 3+ years in FMCG product development, strong FSANZ and labeling knowledge, and hands-on experience with SAP/BOMs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of product development experience in FMCG manufacturing.
• Bakery experience is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of product formulation, scale-up and commercial manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Product Information Forms (PIFs) and labeling software such as FoodWorks/Coles Fusion/WW Sphere.
• Solid knowledge of FSANZ regulations and labeling requirements.
• Passion for food trends and a commercial mindset with cost awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical development of new and existing products from concept to commercialisation.
• Prototype and formulate recipes aligned to briefs, nutrition targets, claims, and cost constraints.
• Evaluate incoming briefs for technical feasibility and provide stakeholder feedback.
• Plan, coordinate, and lead kitchen, pilot, and factory trials to support scale-up.
• Partner with Production, Procurement, QA, and Commercial teams for launches.
• Manage formulations, BOMs, SAP, batch sheets, and labeling compliance.
• Develop nutritional panels and ingredient lists in line with FSANZ regulations.
• Source and evaluate new functional ingredients and suppliers for innovation.
• Lead timelines using a Stage-Gate framework to deliver projects on time.
• Drive continuous improvement, shelf-life testing, cost-optimisation, and value engineering.

Skills

Product development

FMCG

Scale-up

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Technology

Tools

FoodWorks

Coles Fusion

WW Sphere

SAP

Job description

Kinrise in Melbourne is seeking an R&D Technologist to lead end-to-end product development from concept to scale-up, focusing on bakery, breakfast and snack categories. You will develop formulations, evaluate briefs, run trials, and ensure cost and quality targets across Branded, Private Label and Corporate portfolios.

The role requires a degree in Food Science/Technology, 3+ years in FMCG product development, strong FSANZ and labeling knowledge, and hands-on experience with SAP/BOMs and