About the Role
The Food Scientist will bring a strong technical foundation in food science, practical experience in product development, and a passion for delivering high-quality, market-ready solutions. This opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your expertise directly shapes product innovation.
Key Activities
Lead the formulation and development of new food products, from concept through commercialisation.
Independently conduct ingredient research, prototyping, and iterative product improvements.
Apply sensory and consumer insights to refine product performance and quality.
Design and execute experiments to evaluate product stability, shelf life, and sensory attributes.
Conduct physical, chemical, and sensory analyses with minimal supervision.
Interpret and report test results, providing recommendations for technical improvements.
Stay current with emerging food technologies, ingredients, and regulatory developments.
Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation, reports, and specifications.
Present findings to cross-functional teams and provide data-driven recommendations.
Partner with Quality, Production, and Marketing to ensure the successful scale-up and launch of products.
Support pilot plant trials and full-scale manufacturing runs.
Preferred Skills
Strong knowledge of food safety principles, HACCP, and regulatory compliance.
Experience in scaling formulations from lab to production.
Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or related field.
At least 1-3 years of food industry experience (confectionery experience preferred) demonstrated success in product development and R&D.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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