Professional Officer (all levels) in Food Technology

euraxess.ec.europa.eu - Jobboard; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in Singapore seeks a Food Science Researcher committed to innovation in food research and development. The successful candidate will manage laboratory operations, mentor students, and engage in extensive industry collaboration to enhance academic and applied research within the institution. Key qualifications include a strong background in food science, significant R&D experience, and a demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions in food technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of working experience, 7 years in R&D in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food ingredients and processes.
• Hands-on experience in food safety.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach lab modules and mentor students.
• Manage labs and equipment for research and academic programs.
• Participate in industry projects and ensure deliverables.

Skills

Food Science

Research and Development

Food Chemistry

Quality Control

Food Safety Management

Supervisory Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Technology

Master's degree or PhD in related field

Job description

Organisation/Company SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT) Research Field Agricultural sciences Biological sciences Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Singapore Application Deadline 8 Jul 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and teach labs & practice modules.
• Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).
• Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research.
• Ensure safety in labs.
• Participate and manage the industry project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• An innovative mindset in exploration, valuation, and application of new technologies in food product/ process/ packaging research and development.
• Involve in customer engagements, includes gathering of systems requirements and formulate scope.
• Involve in the full development life cycle, i.e., design, development, and testing.

Job Requirements

• A good degree in Food Science and Technology, or a related field. Masters and PhD would be advantageous.
• At least 10 or more years of working experience and proven track record of technical expertise with minimum 7 years of R&D experience in food industry.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in food ingredients/ packaging/ processing, and their applications in food products.
• Excellent understanding in food chemistry / microbiology / texture / sensory evaluation, with discerned laboratory skills for food analysis would be advantageous.
• Hands-on experience in quality control and food safety management would be an added advantage.
• An innovative mindset in exploration, valuation, and application of new technologies in food product/ process/ packaging research and development.
• Experience in writing project grants will be an added advantage.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of industry practices to bring industry perspective to SIT.
• Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems.
• Strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment.