Senior FMCG Product Innovation Scientist - Hybrid Pretoria

Placements24; Gauteng; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 350 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Product Development Scientist for a leading FMCG company in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role blends lab-based R&D with remote project management in a hybrid setup, focusing on ideation through commercialization.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field and has 6+ years in FMCG product development, with a proven track record of launching successful products and strong regulatory, quality, and analytical skills.

Qualificações

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in product development within the FMCG industry.
• Proven experience in formulating and launching successful new products.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality assurance systems in the food industry.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and experimental design skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management abilities.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, demonstrating flexibility and efficiency in Pretoria, Gauteng.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and analytical instrumentation.
• A passion for food innovation and consumer satisfaction.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the research and development of new FMCG products, focusing on innovation, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Formulate new product concepts and develop robust manufacturing processes.
• Conduct extensive laboratory experiments, shelf-life studies, and sensory evaluations.
• Optimize existing product formulations to improve quality, reduce costs, or enhance performance.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, regulatory affairs, and manufacturing teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Ensure all product development activities comply with relevant food safety standards, regulations, and quality guidelines.
• Scale up laboratory formulations to pilot plant and commercial production levels.
• Troubleshoot product-related issues encountered during development or manufacturing.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and scientific advancements in the FMCG sector.
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and presentations related to product development projects.

Conhecimentos

Product development

FMCG industry

Experimental design

Analytical skills

Project management

Formação académica

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Product Development Scientist for a leading FMCG company in Pretoria, Gauteng. The role blends lab-based R&D with remote project management in a hybrid setup, focusing on ideation through commercialization.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field and has 6+ years in FMCG product development, with a proven track record of launching successful products and strong regulatory, quality, and analytical skills.