Food Technologist (QA/QC)

We require a Food Technologist (QA/QC) to join our team in our Sydney facility.  We are an Australian owned leading food company supplying innovative ingredients to the food industry.

Full time

Responsibilities will include:

• Interact with Production Department.
• Laboratory testing of raw materials and finished products.
• Verification of data, data entry and analysis.
• Adhere to ISO/HACCP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of dry ingredient formulations (spice blends, premixes, powders, seasonings, etc.)
• Conduct basic laboratory analyses such as moisture, particle size, bulk density, and solubility tests
• Support quality control checks of raw materials and finished dry products
• Assist with pilot trials and scale-up activities
• Maintain accurate records of formulations, test results, and specifications
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and GMP requirements
• Support shelf-life and stability studies for dry ingredients
• Assist in investigating quality deviations and corrective actions
• Work closely with senior technologists, QA, and production teams
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, regulations, and labeling requirements
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes for efficiency and consistency
• Perform quality control testing on raw materials and finished products
• Collaborate with production, quality assurance, and marketing teams
• Document product specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and test results
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues or customer complaints

Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Food Science or related.
• Experience in laboratory skills and QC testing highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Own transport essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

*All applicants with the right to live and work in Australia are welcome.

If you meet the above criteria, please forward your resume.

**Please note: successful candidates will be notified only.