R&D Technologist  Kemalpaşa, Turkey

(Temporary contract- 6 months)

 

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Develop products as per the project briefs, specifications and requirements made by customers. Present the newly developed products to the customers.

Documents findings and results, based upon project requirements, provides ideas that help define lab work & shows creative problem solving

Improve existing products by modifying /replacing ingredients / introducing new ingredients.

Reduce the cost of existing products by moving to cost competitive ingredients, omitting certain ingredients and / or changing levels of raw ingredients without compromising on the finished product quality.

Attend production trials internally and / customer site.

Attend presentations by suppliers, internal meetings, as well as meetings and conferences with customers.

Keeping up to date with latest technologies and developments and incorporate these into project work if they prove to be beneficial.

Maintain highest standards of food hygiene and have these standards in mind when working on project briefs.

Maintain awareness and keep up to date with current food legislation.

Conducting some technical department functions such as hygiene and internal audits when necessary.

Help to develop NPD trainee technologist and NPD technician by sharing her/his expertise.

 Other ad hoc duties as appropriate, in line with business requirements.

 

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

 

Graduate from Food Science Product development experience in sector. Previous experience within the Food Industry or in a laboratory environment desirable Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative Assertive and able to communicate efficiently to various levels within the organisation Computer skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint Ability to work under pressure and on short deadlines Effective time management and organisational skills Ability to work as part of a team or individually (ability to use own initiative) General numerical and problem-solving skills (logical approach to problems) Ability to work cross-functionally within the team and show adaptability To be able to multitask and be detail oriented.  

 

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