Food Scientist

Job Description

Join us as a Food Scientist where you'll be pivotal in enhancing food quality through innovative research and development. Your expertise will ensure our products meet the highest standards of safety and consumer satisfaction. If you are passionate about food science and eager to contribute to meaningful projects, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Explore and apply new food technologies to product development.
• Conduct experiments to test product quality and safety.
• Collaborate with marketing to understand consumer needs.
• Maintain detailed documentation of research and development processes.
• Support projects from conception through to market launch.
• Engage in continuous learning to improve practices.
• Evaluate suppliers and raw materials for quality assurance.
• Contribute to team meetings with research updates and insights.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or related field
• Master's degree is preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in food product development

Technical Skills

• Food Safety Standards
• Product Innovation

Soft Skills

• Creative Problem Solving
• Leadership

Certifications

• Certified Food Scientist (CFS)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with nutritional analysis tools: Proficiency in tools for evaluating product nutrition.
• Background in environmental sustainability: Knowledge of sustainable practices in food production.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to health and wellness programs
• Continuous learning and training
• Annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Culture

• Sustainability: We prioritise sustainable practices in all our processes.
• Empowerment: We empower our team to make a meaningful impact in the food industry.
• Professional Growth: We support our staff with numerous opportunities for professional development.