Overview
Senior Food Technologist | Contract Role - 12 Months | Commence October 2025
Our client, a global leader in the development and supply of microencapsulated food ingredients, is seeking a Senior Food Technologist for a 12-month maternity leave contract commencing in October 2025.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain a thorough understanding of the company’s products and their applications to effectively address and resolve stakeholder queries.
- Lead, coordinate, and oversee projects to ensure delivery within agreed technical, financial, timeline, and customer parameters.
- Provide input into resolving technical challenges relating to product design, performance, and application, with the aim of generating current intellectual property for the business.
- Contribute to the design, adaptation, and improvement of both new and existing products tailored to customer requirements and target applications.
- Create experimental samples and prototypes in laboratory and pilot plant settings, and support full-scale production trials to align with defined product specifications.
- Ensure all product developments and formulations meet the relevant regulatory standards for the intended markets and applications.
- Drive innovation by conducting process reviews, market research, intellectual property evaluations, and preparing business case justifications.
- Explore and evaluate emerging technologies with potential application in new product development and innovation.
- Build and maintain external networks that provide support in fulfilling the responsibilities of the role.
- Develop collaborations with universities and industry research organizations to advance joint research initiatives, access R&D; infrastructure, and leverage available grants or funding opportunities.
- Plan, execute, and deliver development projects through to completion, ensuring achievement of milestones within budget and allocated resources.
- Manage shelf-life stability testing for new products and applications.
Qualifications
- A degree in Food Science or Food Technology
- At least 5 years’ experience within the food industry (or a related sector)
- The ability to manage projects independently
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
How to apply
If this role aligns with your background and career goals, please click Apply today or forward your resume and cover letter to Natasha Donaghy – (emailprotected)
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently based in Australia and either hold Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid graduate visa.
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📌 Senior Food Technologist
🏢 Osborne Richardson
📍 Brisbane City