Food Technologist (Lab in Charge) at Willers Solutions

Our Client; a reputable FMCG firm is looking to fill the role of FOOD TECHNOLOGIST (LAB IN CHARGE)

Job Location: LAGOS

Responsibilities

• Develops new products leveraging expertise in food chemistry, food ingredient functionality and experimental design
• Manages and oversees R&D technical functions such as sensory, shelf-life testing, legal label claims, product/packaging improvement
• Manages and develops scientific approaches to business needs in areas of flavor and microbial shelf life
• Provides product costs based on commodities, ingredients, and product formulations
• Responsible for sourcing ingredients and leveraging vendor expertise in ingredient functionality
• Develop and maintain product specification, ingredient statements, allergen information and formulas for seasoning blends; then incorporate respective information into the label design process as needed
• Participates in production trials and works with new product start-ups- ensure products are made to spec.
• Works with production personnel on scale up of new products, suggests initial order quantities for ingredients and packaging, obtain cost of materials
• Provides support on technical and / or quality issues
• Act as a technical resource to support quality issues, answer questions about products, production capabilities, labeling regulations
• Present new products to customers; often involves cooked preparation of multiple items or full meals
• General awareness of NAFDAC regulations, restricted / limited ingredients and approved processing procedures
• Optimizes cost / quality and process improvements contributing to increased product quality and profitability for the business
• Designs tests, interpret results and recommend next steps in product development
• Assists QA / QC in the analysis of product that generates customer complaints

Requirements

• Minimum of B.SC degree in food science and technology is a must
• Minimum of 5 years cognate experience years as a food technologist ina a bakery
• Ability to work in Aaccordance with safety and food safety policies
• Must have handled 4 to 5 team members
• Must reside in Lagos
• Intermediate ability in microsoft office products, Specifically microsoft excel

Note: only qualified candidates will be shortlisted. Interested candidates should forward their CV ‘MS WORD FORMAT’ to Lizzy.bika@willerssolutions.com using ‘LAB IN CHARGE’’ as mail subject