Food Technologist

Job Description & Requirements

• Develop and formulate beverage prototype based on projects, industrial standards and country-specific requirements.
• Handle and lead beverage application projects such coffee, tea, dairy, plant-based, carbonated soft drinks, fruit juices, energy drinks, flavored water and alcoholic beverages.
• Handle lab process equipment including UHT, aseptic filler, homogenizer, carbonator, hot water bath, autoclave and high shear mixer.
• Good understanding of product heat treatment for different beverage categories to ensure product safety.
• Select and evaluate the right flavor solution in compliance with applications requirements.
• Strong sensory skills to evaluate and select appropriate flavors.
• Understand the commercial needs for the category/market and be the technical contact/support for the key category customers/markets.
• Design, prepare and conduct shelf life testing for beverages.
• Manage raw materials, laboratory supplies and housekeeping.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Maintain effective communication with team members and clients.

Requirements

• Basic Sensory Skills
• Basic Chemistry
• Basic laboratory procedures and methodology
• Knowledge of flavour-related products
• Basic communication and presentation skills
• Basic Interpersonal skills
• Basic food and beverage regulatory compliance
• Minimum 2 year of experience