Food Innovation Specialist
As a Food Innovation Specialist, you will be integral in working within an experienced multidisciplinary team to undertake food-related research activities. These activities will include product development, formulation design, process development, and shelf-life validation. Your goal will be to support the Queensland food industry in commercializing new value-added products.
The Opportunity
In this role, you will:
* Contribute to and lead applied, industry-focused research projects in areas such as food formulation, product and process development, food safety, shelf life extension, and labelling.
* Provide technical insights, project management discipline, and a scientific approach to deliver product development outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
* Deeply understand and integrate consumer insights, market drivers, cost considerations, operational execution, and food regulations to ensure successful delivery of product development projects.
* Participate in the preparation of program strategies, project scoping documents, funding applications, project management, project budgets, professional reports, oral presentations, and scientific publications to communicate research activity outcomes.
* Promote your skills and capabilities available within the group during business development activities, direct client interactions, conferences, and industry events.
* Build strong collaborative working relationships with research institutions, industry groups, and professionals to identify opportunities for project partnerships, resourcing, and funding.
* Some travel may be required to attend conferences and client factory trials.
Technical Requirements Of The Position
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
* Prior experience in Product Development or Research and Development in industry is highly desirable.
* A proven ability to manage self and technical projects to ensure pre-defined deliverables are met.
* Demonstrated high competence in carrying out analytical laboratory and technical experimentation in the field of food science and technology.
* The ability to apply sound food science knowledge to assist in research experimental design and improve analytical data collection.
* Proactive achievement of high-quality data analysis and interpretation, along with high standards of written and verbal communication skills.
* High-level competency in Information Technology skills, including database management and superior understanding of software application.
* The ability to work effectively independently and in multi-disciplinary research teams.
* Capability to undertake trials that may require project experimentation in various locations.
What We Are Looking For (qualifications, Registrations, Experience)
We are looking for individuals who possess:
* A Bachelor degree or higher in Food Science or a related discipline.
* Experience in Product Development or Research and Development in industry is highly desirable.
Why Work For Us
Working with us offers a range of benefits, including:
* The opportunity to work on challenging and innovative projects.
* A dynamic and supportive work environment.
* Professional development opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements.