REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Recognised BSc with 0-3 years in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related discipline, and/or experience in flavour or related industry research/processing function
• Be inquisitive, independent, open-minded, analytical & able to carry out the scientific method
• Ability to communicate effectively, and be self-motivated
• A commitment to maintaining company standards of quality.

• Stay up to date in area of expertise via industry best practices, trainings and collaborations.
• Create/improve product prototypes through experimentation and laboratory/pilot tests
• Establish product specifications and documentation.
• Evaluate products’ characteristics for implications on shelf life, quality and scalability.
• Conceptualise commercial production processes for food ingredients using current or new facilities and equipment.
• Translate lab/pilot to commercial production in compliance with requirements (e.g. regulatory) through related operations & regulatory colleagues
• Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or modify existing equipment or processes
• Able to conduct training and coach staff
• Maintain laboratories cleanliness
• Optimise/recommend lab & pilot plant capabilities in line with business objectives.