Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic Australian‐owned company that produces Australia's leading breakfast products – Up & Go, So Good, Alternative Dairy Co range and Weet‐Bix.
About The Role
As an R&D Scientist, you will develop innovative new products and support existing lines from concept through to factory trials and product launch. You will plan and conduct work with moderate independence, contributing to strategic and tactical innovation projects.
You'll collaborate closely with Analytical, Regulatory, Nutrition, Engineering, Procurement, Marketing, and Production teams to ensure product designs meet safety, regulatory, quality, and cost requirements.
What You'll Be Doing
* Deliver innovation and renovation projects on time, within scope and budget.
* Manage the food‐technical components of assigned development projects.
* Prepare and maintain technical specifications and related documentation for finished products and raw materials.
* Ensure compliance with relevant food standards (e.g., FSANZ), WHS, HACCP, and quality systems.
* Design, conduct, document, and report on experiments, product trials, and pilot‐plant runs.
* Identify opportunities for raw‐material, process, and product improvement.
* Provide technical support and troubleshooting to manufacturing sites and partner companies.
* Support factory trials, including occasional work outside standard hours.
What You Bring
* Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Food Technology or a related scientific discipline.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in an FMCG environment (food industry preferred).
* Strong understanding of food regulations, HACCP, WHS, and food safety requirements.
* Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‐solving skills.
* Experience using NPD tools, statistical software, and Microsoft Office.
* A collaborative approach, with excellent communication, documentation, and organisational skills.
* A "can‐do" attitude, creativity, and willingness to work hands‐on in pilot‐plant or production environments.
* A current Australian driver's licence (forklift licence desirable).
This role requires travel to multiple Sanitarium sites across Australia and New Zealand.
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in Australia.
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