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Food Innovation Technologist
 
About the Company:
This is a well-established and progressive food manufacturing company supplying tailored protein and nutrition solutions to clients across multiple sectors. The business continues to invest in innovation to support its growth across domestic and international markets.
 
Position Summary:
This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career scientist or food technologist to gain hands-on experience in the design and execution of trials within a cutting-edge product innovation team. The role involves conducting lab and plant-based experiments, contributing to new product and process development, and supporting collaborative cross-functional projects.
 
You’ll work in a fast-paced, supportive environment alongside a multidisciplinary team, contributing directly to the development of high-quality food products. Ideal candidates will be curious, collaborative, and driven by data and practical problem-solving.
 
Main Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement lab-scale and industrial trials in support of innovation projects.
• Develop and refine experimental protocols, processes, and validation methods.
• Collect, analyse, and interpret trial data to support decision-making.
• Record results accurately in internal documentation platforms and communicate findings to the wider team.
• Assess and evaluate new raw materials, ingredients, and technologies.
• Maintain up-to-date trial documentation, SOPs, and specifications.
• Share learnings internally to enhance product development knowledge and best practices.
• Coordinate with other technologists to ensure alignment across trials and projects.
• Provide input and support across multiple departments, including Quality, Production, and Engineering.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures while encouraging safe working practices across the team.

Key Success Measures:

• Clear and accurate recording of technical findings and outcomes.
• Projects moved forward based on validated trial data.
• Improvements achieved in process, product quality, or methodology.
• Trial reports completed and presented to project stakeholders.
• High level of team collaboration and communication.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong foundation in scientific reasoning and data interpretation.
• Comfortable applying basic maths and scientific concepts (e.g., concentrations, unit conversions, percentages).
• Skilled in operating laboratory and pilot-scale production equipment.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and organisational abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and adjust to shifting project timelines.
• Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written.
• Effective at working independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Confident in giving technical input and adapting to feedback.
• Familiarity with good manufacturing practices (GMP) and food safety protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel for site visits or external collaborations if required.
• Physical capability to lift up to 10kg routinely, with occasional lifting of up to 20kg.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Basic understanding of food processing principles and ingredient functionality.
• Demonstrated ability to gather, interpret, and present technical data.

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