Senior R&D Technologist

About the company/role:
Our client is a value-added protein manufacturer with a state-of-the-art facility based in Western Sydney. They supply innovative meal solutions to major retailers and leading QSR across Australia. This is a full-time, 3-6 month casual role with standard office hours. However, there are permanent opportunities. This is a cross-functional role works closely with Development Chefs, Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Procurement.
 
Duties:

• Development and implementation of new products, processes and packaging
• Project management from initiation through to completion
• Work on costings and feasibility
• Collaborate with Specification Technologist on documentation
• Running factory trials accurately and to production schedule
• Administration and data recording of all trial information
• Liaise with members of various departments – Development Chefs, Production, Procurement, Quality

Skills/experience:

• Degree qualifications in Food Science or equivalent essential
• Recent experience in a PD role with RTE meals and meat products is preferable
• Proven understanding of all legislative requirements required for labelling and products
• Creative and ability to think outside the box combined with a positive, driven and determined personality
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment
• Liaise and communicate with stakeholders at all levels

Apply!
If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now! Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
Or, if you have any questions, please contact Claire on [+61 2 8071 4290](tel:+61 2 8071 4290).

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