Food Technician

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• The candidate must possessed a Bachelor’s Degree in food science/technology, food/chemical engineering, biochemistry, nutrition, microbiology or chemistry
• Have at least 1 to 2 years of specialized training or an associate's degree in a related field
• With Certified Food Scientist (CFS) Certification is an advantage
• Must have excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Prior experience with sterile technique, initiations, and new crop build-ups
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work independently
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially with regard to food hygiene and safety
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Willing to relocate
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Generating new product ideas and recipes
• Modifying and improving existing recipes
• Designing processes and machinery for the production of recipes on a large scale
• Liaising with marketing staff
• Ensuring that strict hygiene food safety standards are met
• Identifying and choosing products from suppliers
• Monitoring the use of additives
• Testing and examining samples
• Writing reports