Senior Food R&D Technologist – New Products & Trials

Evolve Scientific; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolve Scientific in Western Sydney is seeking a Food Product Development professional for a full-time 3-6 month casual role with potential permanent opportunities. You will work cross-functionally with Development Chefs, Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement to develop and implement new products, processes and packaging.

The role requires a degree in Food Science or equivalent, recent PD experience with RTE meals and meat products, and strong knowledge of labeling legislation.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a PD role with RTE meals and meat products.
• Proven understanding of legislative requirements for labelling and products.
• Creative and able to think outside the box with a driven personality.
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment.
• Liaise and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of new products, processes and packaging
• Project management from initiation through to completion
• Work on costings and feasibility
• Collaborate with Specification Technologist on documentation
• Running factory trials accurately and to production schedule
• Administration and data recording of all trial information
• Liaise with members of various departments - Development Chefs, Production, Procurement, Quality

Skills

PD role experience

Labeling compliance knowledge

Creative problem solving

Fast-moving environment adaptability

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Food Science or equivalent

Job description

Evolve Scientific in Western Sydney is seeking a Food Product Development professional for a full-time 3-6 month casual role with potential permanent opportunities. You will work cross-functionally with Development Chefs, Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement to develop and implement new products, processes and packaging.

The role requires a degree in Food Science or equivalent, recent PD experience with RTE meals and meat products, and strong knowledge of labeling legislation.