R&D Technologist: End-to-End Food Product Innovator

Kinrise Pty; Melbourne; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kinrise Pty in Hallam, VIC is seeking an R&D Technologist to lead end-to-end product development from concept to launch. You will prototype recipes, assess feasibility, and coordinate trials with cross-functional teams to ensure successful scale-up for branded, private label and corporate portfolios.

The role demands a 3+ year track record in FMCG product development, with bakery experience highly regarded, and strong knowledge of scale-up, regulatory compliance, and cost optimisation.

Formación

• Degree in Food Science or Food Technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of product development experience in FMCG.
• Bakery experience is highly regarded.
• Understanding of scale-up, formulation, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of FSANZ labelling and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end technical development from concept to launch.
• Prototype and formulate recipes aligned to briefs, nutrition targets and cost limits.
• Assess feasibility of briefs and provide stakeholder feedback.
• Plan and run kitchen, pilot and factory trials for scale-up.
• Collaborate with Production, Procurement, QA and Commercial teams.
• Manage formulations, BOMs, labelling, and regulatory paperwork.
• Drive value engineering, shelf-life testing and cost optimisation.

Conocimientos

Product development

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Costing

Food formulation

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Educación

Degree in Food Science/Technology

Herramientas

FoodWorks

Coles Fusion

WW Sphere

PIFs

SAP

Descripción del empleo

Kinrise Pty in Hallam, VIC is seeking an R&D Technologist to lead end-to-end product development from concept to launch. You will prototype recipes, assess feasibility, and coordinate trials with cross-functional teams to ensure successful scale-up for branded, private label and corporate portfolios.

The role demands a 3+ year track record in FMCG product development, with bakery experience highly regarded, and strong knowledge of scale-up, regulatory compliance, and cost optimisation.