Food Technologist – Innovation & Product Development
Tropico Fruits Pty Ltd
Yandina, Sunshine Coast QLD
Help create Australia's next generation of food products.
At Tropico Fruits, we're one of Australia's leading manufacturers of premium fruit ingredients, purees and beverage solutions supplied to many of Australia's best known food and beverage brands. Renowned for manufacturing quality fruit juices and value-added fruit preparations for dairy applications.
Based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, we combine innovation, technical excellence and world-class food manufacturing to create products enjoyed across Australia and internationally.
We're now looking for an enthusiastic and creative
Food Technologist
to join our Innovation team and help develop the next generation of products.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys taking products from concept through to commercial production.
Working closely with our Commercial, Production and Quality teams, you'll develop innovative food solutions, coordinate factory trials, support customers and help continuously improve our manufacturing processes.
No two days are the same.
You'll be involved in:
Developing new products from concept to commercialisation
Conducting laboratory and factory trials
Improving existing formulations
Preparing product specifications and technical documentation
Supporting customer projects
Working with suppliers on new ingredients
Ensuring compliance with FSANZ and food safety standards
Monitor current market trends
Supporting continuous improvement across the business
About You
You'll ideally bring:
Degree in Food Science or Food Technology
Experience in Food Product Development with a focus on fruit prep or stabilised prep being advantageous
Experience within food manufacturing
Knowledge of food regulations and labelling
Strong communication skills
Excellent organisational ability
Passion for innovation
High attention to detail
Commercially minded with client-facing experience
A collaborative, positive attitude
Why Join Tropico?
At Tropico we believe outstanding businesses are built by great people.
We invest in our team and foster a culture built around our values:
Genuine product innovation
Sunshine Coast lifestyle
Supportive and collaborative team
Modern manufacturing environment
Australian owned business, operating for the past 40 years
Opportunity to make a real impact
Apply Now
If you're passionate about food innovation and want to work with a business that's continually developing exciting products, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you'd be a great addition to the Tropico team.