Food Science Technicians

Job Description

As a Food Science Technician, you will play a crucial role in testing and evaluating food and beverage products to ensure they meet quality and taste standards. Your expertise will help shape our product line and enhance food safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed sensory evaluations to assess product quality.
• Analyze feedback and make recommendations for product enhancements.
• Collaborate with the product development team to test new recipes.
• Monitor product consistency and quality across batches.
• Assist in developing internal standards for product evaluation.
• Keep abreast of industry trends to inform product development.
• Train new taste testers in evaluation processes and standards.
• Actively participate in quality audits and compliance checks.

Requirements

Education

• A degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field
• Additional certifications in sensory evaluation preferred

Experience

• Prior experience in sensory evaluation or quality control in the food industry is highly regarded.

Technical Skills

• Sensory Evaluation Skills
• Quality Control Procedures

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Certifications

• Certification in Sensory Evaluation

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience in Product Development: Familiarity with the product development lifecycle and associated testing processes.
• Knowledge of Statistical Analysis: Ability to analyze sensory data using statistical methods.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Health and wellness benefits
• Flexibility in work hours
• Opportunities for professional development

Company Culture

• Collaborative Environment: We promote a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where everyone's input is valued.
• Innovation and Quality: Our focus on innovation drives us to continually improve our products and processes.
• Commitment to Sustainability: We are dedicated to sustainable practices across all aspects of our operations.