Science & Innovation Technologist

• Designs and executes experimentation/trials in addition to designing new or improved methodologies and procedures to conduct validations and experimental testing.
• Works closely with Project Managers and advises on trial design, timelines, potential hurdles, and trials improvement to achieve technical advances at every trial.
• Generates and interprets data. Maintains SharePoint databases. Documents results in OneNote S&I trial reporting system.
• Effectively presents data/results to S&I team to drive decisions on projects during the experimental and prototype testing phase.
• Evaluates new ingredients, materials, products, or processes contributing to S&I capability building.
• Develops expertise on process and analytical methodologies. Prepares and updates specifications and SOPs on new or updated S&I capabilities.
• Contributes to knowledge building and other innovation activities by capturing key learnings and feedbacks to share within internal communications to improve our innovation process.
• Works closely with other S&I Technologists to coordinate trial planning and within team transfer of knowledge.
• Works with cross-functional departments to drive the execution of collaborative project tasks.
• Advises and guides other team members and other departments on scientific/technical matters, as necessary.
• Maintains safe working environment by practicing and coaching in established safety procedures.

• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field.
• General understanding of food applications and processing.
• Ability to read, collect data, analyse, and interpret technical information.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as percent, ppm and basic algebraic equations.
• Ability to apply principles of logical/scientific thinking to a wide range of problems.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard laboratory and pilot equipment and instrumentation (such as food production equipment, pH meters, balances, etc.).
• Excellent record keeping and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously.
• Troubleshooting skills are key to this role.
• Ability to distinguish colours.
• Ability to taste and distinguish flavours.
• Candidate should be highly motivated and eager to learn.
• Understanding of GMP and Food Safety concepts.
• Basic ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with internal clients and outside suppliers.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move materials or equipment up to 10kg and occasionally required to lift up to 20kg.

• Annual leave 22 days.
• Pension plan.
• Health insurance scheme.
• Subsidised canteen.
• Employee assistance programme - this programme offers expert wellbeing support 24 hours a day 365 days a year access to counselling, financial information, consumer information, life coaching, health information, autism support, parent coaching, International employee support, all free for you and your family.
• Wellness programme.
• Maternity/Paternity leave benefits.
• Training & Development, Career progression..
• Christmas Savings Scheme.
• Bike to work scheme

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