Senior Manager, Food Technology (Education & Innovation)

AlwaysHired Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to design and deliver Food Technology laboratory sessions and mentor students on projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in food product development and strong expertise in food science. This role includes leading applied research projects and optimizing lab operations, all while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in food product development, R&D, or regulatory compliance.
• Track record of successful industry collaborations and commercialization of food products preferred.
• Expertise in at least two food science domains, such as food chemistry or microbiology.
• Strong hands-on experience in lab or pilot plant operations and applied research.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques like chromatography and sensory profiling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver practical Food Technology laboratory sessions.
• Mentor and coach students on Capstone Projects and IWSP.
• Lead and execute innovation or applied research projects with industry partners.
• Manage and optimize laboratory facilities and resources.
• Uphold laboratory safety standards and compliance with policies.
• Support strategic initiatives and coordinate duties in the division.

Skills

Industry experience in food product development

Successful industry collaborations

Expertise in food science domains

Hands-on experience in lab operations

Knowledge of analytical techniques

Certification in food safety

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver practical Food Technology laboratory sessions, practice modules, and applied learning activities.

• Mentor and coach students on Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).

• Lead and execute innovation or applied research projects with industry partners.

• Manage and optimize laboratory facilities, pilot plant equipment, and resources to support teaching and research.

• Uphold laboratory safety standards and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

• Support strategic initiatives of the Professional Officers Division, including leadership or coordinator duties.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in food product development, innovation, R&D, process scale-up, or regulatory compliance.

• Track record of successful industry collaborations and commercialization of food products preferred.

• Expertise in at least two food science domains (e.g., food chemistry, microbiology, processing, sensory science, food engineering).

• Strong hands-on experience in lab or pilot plant operations, technical training, or applied research.

• Knowledge of analytical techniques (chromatography, spectroscopy, rheology, texture analysis, sensory profiling).

• Certification in food safety or quality management is advantageous.

Interested applicants, please apply here or email your updated resume, earliest availability, and expected salary to [e-mail]

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Lim Gan Joo
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AlwaysHired Pte Ltd
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