New Product Development Technologist

iStaff Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled professional in Midrand to lead product development in the flavours and seasonings domain. The role demands a Food Science or Technology qualification and over 2 years of experience in product development. Candidates should possess excellent sensory skills and an understanding of industry regulations. This position offers a chance to innovate and work with new ingredients.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience in product development.
• Experience with flavours and seasonings.
• Ability to interpret customer briefs and meet their requirements.

Responsibilities

• Formulate new flavours based on customer requirements.
• Conduct sensory panels and evaluate raw materials.
• Compile product specifications and process methods.

Skills

Product development experience

Excellent sensory skills

Understanding of regulations

Education

Food Science / Technology Diploma or Degree

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Food Science / Technology Diploma or Degree
• More than 2 years of experience in product development
• Experience with flavours and seasonings

Technical Requirements

• Understand the key steps in development
• Know how to put a Flavour / Seasoning formulation together
• Excellent sensory skills
• Basic understanding around regulations relating to products development
• Interpret customer briefs and meet their requirements

Duties and Responsibilities

• Formulate new flavours based on customer requirements and market trends
• Flavour modification on existing products
• Develop and manipulate application formulation to the customer requirementsCompounding samples
• Conducting sensory panels
• Source for new ingredients and evaluating raw materials
• Compiling of product specifications and process methods

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