On-Site Process Development Technologist (Nutraceuticals)

TRS Staffing Solutions; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five additional paid days off eachyear

Paid parental leave

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Process Development Technologist for an established nutraceutical manufacturer in Auckland. The role bridges the product development team and the factory floor, guiding trials through to full commercial production on-site with the production team.

You will lead scale‑ups, troubleshoot formulations and processes, and collaborate with engineers and operators to implement improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a process development, process technologist, food technologist, product development or manufacturing support role.
• Experience in nutraceutical, food, dairy, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with packaging technology.
• A relevant bachelor's degree, such as Food Technology or Pharmacy.
• A good understanding of GMP manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to scale from benchtop to full commercial.
• Hands-on, practical mindset focused on factory floor work.

Responsibilities

• Lead scale-up of new products from development to production, identifying gaps and implementing solutions.
• Troubleshoot formulations, processes, equipment and packaging issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with engineers, packaging technologists and production leaders to resolve issues and drive improvements.
• Adapt formulations to optimize production and quality outcomes.
• Conduct factory trials and analyze results to inform decisions.
• Deliver technical training and coaching to operators and line leaders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, yield enhancement, waste reduction and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Hands-on factory floor

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Pharmacy

Tools

Packaging technology

Job description

TRS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Process Development Technologist for an established nutraceutical manufacturer in Auckland. The role bridges the product development team and the factory floor, guiding trials through to full commercial production on-site with the production team.

You will lead scale‑ups, troubleshoot formulations and processes, and collaborate with engineers and operators to implement improvements and cost-saving initiatives.