Food Technologist at Helean Global Limited

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Product Development: Create new food products and recipes, improve existing ones for taste, texture, nutrition, and shelf life.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Implement processes to ensure food safety, meet nutritional standards, and maintain consistent product quality.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all food products meet government regulations, NAFDAC, FDA and food safety standards.
• Production & Process Management: Work with production teams to scale up lab-based products for mass manufacturing, monitor production processes, and troubleshoot issues.
• Ingredient & Raw Material Analysis: Analyse ingredients and raw materials for their quality, nutritional value, and potential allergens.
• Packaging & Preservation: Choose and develop appropriate packaging and preservation techniques for food products.
• Research & Innovation: Stay informed about industry trends, new ingredients, emerging technologies, and sustainability practices to drive innovation.
• Documentation: Prepare technical reports, product specifications, and process guidelines
• Sensory & Consumer Testing:
• Conduct tests to assess product appeal and acceptability to consumers.
• Should be able to visit markets, meet consumers/ customers for feedback and improvise products quality rapidly.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree with 5-7 years work experience.