Sr Food Scientist

• Spearheading the development of food products.
• Leading end-to-end product development projects, from conceptualization to market launch, encompassing conceptualization, prototyping, material selection, technical transfer, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Crafting comprehensive product documents, such as equipment specifications, batch records, and standard operating procedures.
• Directing scale-up testing initiatives, ensuring seamless coordination with machine operators and strict adherence to procedural guidelines.
• Championing manufacturing process validation efforts, offering expertise on validation protocols and stability testing standards.
• Fine-tuning production processes to align with operational and sales targets, collaborating closely with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and other relevant departments.
• Coordinating product showcases to bolster Sales and Marketing endeavors.
• Assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in maintaining documentation for certifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Food Science or a related field; preference for candidates with a Master's degree.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in food science, ideally within food manufacturing.
• Proficiency with food manufacturing operations, equipment, and product facilities, acquired over a minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience.
• Deep understanding of food process technology, encompassing heat transfer principles, thermodynamics, temperature dynamics, and the impact of temperature and time on substrates and functional ingredients.
• Robust background in food chemistry and food engineering.
• Familiarity with food laws and regulations, including expertise in nutritional facts development, ingredient declarations, and R&D documentation and formulation.