Research and Development Technologist

Found in: Talent ZA 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago


Centurion, South Africa Stonebridge HR Solutions Full time
Requirements:
  • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Processing / Manufacturing or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years work experience in food development, food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions.
  • Minimum 3 years laboratory / bench top experience in a research food laboratory or product development environment.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in use of laboratory analytical instrumentation, Lab Filtration system and scale equipment.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
  • MS Office and Excel knowledge beyond Lookup Functions, Pivots, Charting and Importing & Exporting data.
  • An analytical mind with strong math skills.
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities Afrikaans and English.
  • Attention to detail, reliable and accurate.
  • High level of technical aptitude an ability to learn new technical systems and tools quickly.
  • Ability to work under pressure and a willingness to work to tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.
  • Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
  • Valid drivers license and own vehicle.
Responsibilities (Not limited to):

New product development
  • Developing products from stipulated brief.
  • Calculate theoretical and final costing of the new product.
  • Sourcing of new raw materials.
  • Resubmission of samples with feedback applied.
  • Execute shelf life and stability testing of new products.
New Products / Ingredients
  • Evaluating raw material submissions from suppliers.
  • Research and application of new ingredients or ideas.
  • Able to proactively identify needs and develop both internal and external resources to meet them.
  • Leverage competitive set and competitor technology differences to provide competitive advantage and uniqueness.
  • Able to analyse competitive products to ascertain processes and formulations.
  • Remains well informed of state of the business in terms of net sales and market share as well as new product launches.
Factory Support
  • Oversee the blending and packing of the first run of a new product.
  • Assist with the testing and approval of factory blends vs lab control samples.
  • Assist with the investigation and issue corrective actions required to fix any failed batches.
  • Investigate formulation changes that can address process issues on the filling line.
Paperwork Submissions
  • Compile nutritional reports of the developed product.
  • Receiving and filing of documentation on all new raw materials.
  • Creation and amendments of Batch Cards.
  • Compiling bulk BOMs.
  • Review and maintain label and packaging specification updates.
  • Ensure TRELLO boards are always updated and accurate.
  • Ensure all project spreadsheets are always updated and accurate.
  • Manage and maintain the R&D folder online.
  • Create mixing instructions and batch cards for drinks to be sent to 3rd Party.
  • Create and review company product specification sheets with the QC Team.
Price Negotiations
  • Research for suppliers or similar ingredients at lower cost.
  • Drive for continuous margin enhancement of new product portfolio.
  • Ensures communication between development team and supply chain to facilitate cost effective products.
Labels
  • Review client labels for conformance to R146 Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs.
Administration of Projects
  • Effective distribution of projects between team members.
  • Ensuring that projects are done in time.
  • Manage conflicts between timelines of different projects.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.


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