An established Australian food manufacturer is looking to engage an experienced R&D; Technologist on a contract basis for an initial 3-4 month period.
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Working closely with the broader R&D;, Quality and Operations teams, you will support product development, trials, documentation and the successful introduction of new and improved products into manufacturing.
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The Role
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Your responsibilities may include:
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- Supporting the development and commercialisation of recent food products
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- Coordinating and assisting with factory and production trials
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- Developing and reviewing product specifications, formulations and technical documentation
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- Supporting product improvement, reformulation and cost optimisation projects
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- Working closely with Production, Quality, Procurement and other internal stakeholders
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- Assisting with ingredient and raw material assessmentsTroubleshooting product and manufacturing issues during trials and scale-up
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- Ensuring products meet relevant quality, food safety and regulatory requirements
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- Managing multiple R&D; projects and priorities within agreed timelines
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About You
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To be considered, you will ideally have:
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- Previous experience as an R&D; Technologist, Product Development Technologist, Food Technologist or NPD Technologist
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- Experience within food manufacturing or FMCG
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- A tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline
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- Experience taking products from concept and trial stage through to commercial production
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- Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes and technical documentation
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- Confidence working directly with production teams in a factory environment
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- Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
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- Ability to work independently and make an immediate contribution
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- Availability to commence at short notice would be highly advantageous
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What's on Offer?
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- 3-4 month contract
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- Opportunity to join a well-established Australian food manufacturing business
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- Hands-on role with exposure across R&D;, manufacturing and commercialisation
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- Supportive and experienced technical team
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- Competitive contract remuneration
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- Potential for an immediate start
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📌 R&D Technologist (New South Wales)
🏢 Austcorp Executive
📍 New South Wales
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