Product Applications Technologist

We are looking for a Product Applications Technologist in Cape Town!

Job Purpose: Responsible for product development and applications for fresh and processes products in the meat, baking and vegan market for local and international applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Sales Representatives and NPD regarding relevant requirement potentially omitted by clients
• Create rough outline of recipe
• Check all required parts and ingredients necessary are in stock
• Liaise with Product Applications Manager for ingredient orders
• Assemble machine(s) to be used in testing
• Physically make product mix
• Run product mix on relevant machine(s)
• Communicate outcome of trial to NPD/ Product Applications Manager etc.
• Report any concerns to Product Applications Manager
• Compile a detailed product report on the trials that was done.
• Maintain database of project statuses and previous product mixes
• Evaluate meat ingredients (i.e. particle size, binding, water, between meat particles etc.)

Key Requirements: Bachelors/ Master’s in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science. Must have a valid drivers license and own vehicle and willing to travel to customers in the Western Cape.

Key Competencies: Meat product development and application knowledge. Processing technology competency. Experience in the meat industry will be beneficial. Processing equipment knowledge. High sensitivity to sensory attributes. Project Management skills. Good communication and presentation skills.

If you meet the requirements listed above, please apply!