Texture Analysis Research Engineer (IDDSI Focus)

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (SIT); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university of applied research in Singapore seeks a motivated Research Engineer to develop innovative texture testing methods for food products. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of scientists to enhance food quality for elderly consumption, working on practical lab projects in the area of applied research. Interested applicants with degrees in Food Science or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• A degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with instrumental texture and image analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review on food rheology and texture analysis.
• Design experiments for new texture analysis methods.
• Validate new methods for IDDSI Level 5 foods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Master's or Ph.D. in related field

Tools

Texture analyzers

Statistical software (Excel, R)

Job description

A leading university of applied research in Singapore seeks a motivated Research Engineer to develop innovative texture testing methods for food products. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of scientists to enhance food quality for elderly consumption, working on practical lab projects in the area of applied research. Interested applicants with degrees in Food Science or related fields are encouraged to apply.