Flavour Technologist

at  KH ROBERTS PTE LTD

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF POSITION

Develops and improves products and processes through applied research; taking into account business objectives. To work with Operations on scale-up; setting specifications.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Recognised BSc with 0-3 years in Food Science or related discipline, and/or experience in flavour or related industry research 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 with a general understanding of FSSC22000 Food Safety System

3. Develop Capabilities

• Able to conduct training for staff.
• Maintain laboratories & pilot plant.
• Optimise/recommend lab & pilot plant capabilities in line with business objectives

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Innovate New Products & Processes
• 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.

1. Scale-Up Manufacturing of New/Optimised Products & Processes

• Conceptualise commercial production processes for food products using current or new facilities and equipment.
• Translate lab/pilot to commercial production in compliance with requirements (e.g. regulatory) through related production & regulatory colleagues.
• Make recommendations in the design of new manufacturing processes or modify existing equipment or processe.
• Able to conduct training for staff.
• Maintain laboratories & pilot plant.
• Optimise/recommend lab & pilot plant capabilities in line with business objectives Other Responsibilities Assist in special projects.

1. Develop Capabilities

• Able to conduct training for staff.
• Maintain laboratories & pilot plant.
• Optimise/recommend lab & pilot plant capabilities in line with business objectives.