Food Technologist at Prestigious Consulting Group

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Food Technologist to join our growing Food Technology practice. This role is central to delivering innovative, safe, and market-ready food solutions for clients across the food manufacturing value chain in Africa.
• This is not a routine lab role. It is a client-facing, impact-driven position that blends food science, product development, regulatory expertise, and commercial thinking.
• You will work across the full product lifecycle—from ideation and formulation to scale-up, regulatory approval, and commercial launch—helping clients transform ideas into successful food products that meet international standards and market demands.

What You Will Do
Product Development & Innovation:

• Lead end-to-end new product development (NPD) projects from concept to commercial launch
• Develop and improve food formulations using scientific and data-driven approaches
• Conduct product testing, sensory evaluations, and prototype development
• Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or safety
• Track global food trends and translate insights into product innovation strategies

Regulatory Compliance & Food Safety:

• Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, SON, Codex Alimentarius, and other relevant standards
• Develop and implement HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 food safety systems
• Manage product registration, labelling approval, and regulatory submissions
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance readiness

Process Design & Manufacturing Support:

• Design scalable food production processes and workflows
• Support clients in scaling products from pilot to full production
• Conduct production facility assessments and process optimisation reviews
• Develop SOPs for manufacturing, quality control, and laboratory systems

Client Advisory & Project Delivery:

• Act as technical lead on client engagements
• Translate complex scientific outputs into clear commercial recommendations
• Support client presentations, proposals, and technical documentation
• Manage project delivery timelines and ensure high-quality execution

Marketing & Commercial Support:

• Support product positioning, packaging claims, and go-to-market strategies
• Validate marketing claims for regulatory compliance
• Contribute to product documentation and technical content for launches

Knowledge & Team Development:

• Stay updated on global food science trends and innovations
• Document methodologies and best practices across projects
• Mentor junior team members and research assistants

What We Are Looking For
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Master’s degree and professional membership (e.g. NIFST) is an advantage

Experience:

• 4–6 years of experience in food product development, manufacturing, or food safety
• Proven experience in end-to-end product development (NPD)
• Strong understanding of NAFDAC, SON, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 frameworks
• Experience in FMCG, consulting, or multi-client environments is highly desirable

Technical Skills:

• Food formulation and product development expertise
• Laboratory testing and experimental design experience
• Strong understanding of food processing and scale-up operations
• Experience with formulation software (e.g. Genesis R&D, ESHA, Nutrium, or similar)
• Strong data analysis and technical reporting skills

Core Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and innovation mindset
• Excellent communication of technical concepts
• Client-focused and commercially aware thinking
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High attention to detail and regulatory discipline
• Continuous learning mindset