Food Technologist

Job Summary
As a food technologist, it's your job to make sure food products are produced safely, legally and to the quality claimed.
Minimum Qualification:
HND
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
2 years
Job Description
Responsibilities
modify existing products and processes and develop new ones
check and improve safety and quality control procedures in your own and suppliers' factories, from the raw material stage through to the finished product
research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts
select raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers
prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products
audit suppliers or manage internal audits
run trials of new products - either alongside or together with product development
coordinate launches of new products
deal with any customer complaint investigations or product issues
compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling
undertake long-term projects with other departments, such as reducing waste by improving efficiency
work on packaging innovation and technology
conduct experiments and produce sample products
design the processes and machinery for making products with a consistent flavour, colour and texture in large quantities
build relationships with suppliers and customers
ensure products are profitable.
Requirements
a genuine interest in science and how it is applied to food and cookery
high standards of cleanliness and the ability to adhere to strict hygiene rules
excellent attention to detail
strong written and verbal communication skills
leadership qualities
people and teamworking skills
a flexible approach to working
numeracy and problem-solving skills
time management and organisational skills
an awareness of the consumer market.
a genuine interest in science and how it is applied to food and cookery
high standards of cleanliness and the ability to adhere to strict hygiene rules
excellent attention to detail
strong written and verbal communication skills
leadership qualities
people and teamworking skills
a flexible approach to working
numeracy and problem-solving skills
time management and organisational skills
an awareness of the consumer market.
Minimum of HND in food, nutrition and health, food safety and quality management or food science/technology.