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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Food Technologist to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development, improvement, and safety of food products. As a Food Technologist, you will play a key role in researching and developing new food items, enhancing existing products, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, production, quality assurance, and marketing to bring innovative and high-quality food products to market.
Your responsibilities will include conducting experiments and trials to develop new recipes, analyzing nutritional content, and ensuring that food products meet regulatory and labeling requirements. You will also be involved in sourcing ingredients, optimizing production processes, and troubleshooting any issues related to food quality or safety. A strong understanding of food science, microbiology, chemistry, and processing technologies is essential for success in this role.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in a food manufacturing or laboratory setting. You should be detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about food innovation. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are also important.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is eager to make a tangible impact on the food industry by creating products that are not only delicious but also safe, nutritious, and sustainable. If you are driven by curiosity and a desire to improve the way we eat, we encourage you to apply and join our mission to deliver exceptional food experiences to consumers.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct laboratory tests and sensory evaluations
- Ensure compliance with food safety and labeling regulations
- Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality assurance teams
- Analyze nutritional content and ingredient functionality
- Optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality
- Research new ingredients and food technologies
- Document formulations, procedures, and test results
- Troubleshoot production issues related to food quality
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulations
Requirements
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- Experience in food product development or food manufacturing
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in laboratory testing and data analysis
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Familiarity with sensory evaluation techniques
- Passion for food innovation and quality
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in food product development?
- How do you ensure food safety and regulatory compliance?
- Can you describe a successful product you helped develop?
- What laboratory techniques are you proficient in?
- How do you stay updated on food industry trends?
- Describe a time you solved a food quality issue.
- What role do you typically play in cross-functional teams?
- How do you approach optimizing a production process?
- What is your experience with sensory evaluation?
- Why are you interested in this Food Technologist position?
