food technologist

Your tasks

Work setting

• Testing.
• Manufacture.
• Laboratory.
• Factory or plant.
• Food and/or beverage processing.
• Office.

• Maintain laboratory equipment.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• MS Office.
• Assist in developing programs of sampling and analysis to maintain quality standards .
• Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures.
• Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results.
• Develop and conduct programs of sampling and analysis.
• Write specifications and technical reports.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Provide product demonstrations.
• Operate testing equipment to maintain quality of products.
• Apply quality control procedure.
• Evaluate efficiency of production sites to determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used.
• Ensure adherence to government regulations.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Develop manufacturing and processing procedures.
• Conduct tests to ensure quality or detect defects.
• Conduct research in field of specialization.
• Check and monitor product quality.
• Analyze technical documents and reports.
• Analyze equipment readings and production test samples.
• Provide advice and training to users in response to identified difficulties.
• Prepare reports.
• Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions.
• Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs.
• Provide customer service.
• Conduct quality control.
• Provide technical and professional advice.
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions.
• Collaborate with specialists to develop programs for clients' special needs.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Monitor and optimize chemical process for processing units.
• Evaluate user feedback.
• Develop quality management and quality assurance standards.

Type of materials Technical reports.

Industrial processes and biological studies Product development.

Requirements

Education Bachelor's degree.

Computer and technology knowledge HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) knowledge.

Technical experience Processing methods.

Area of work experience

• Analysis.
• Quality assurance and control.
• Research and development.
• Laboratory testing and analysis.
• Development of methods and techniques.

Manufacturing sector experience Food.

Area of specialization

• Food chemistry.
• Quality improvement.
• Development of production processes.
• Development of quality assurance programs.
• Technical support.

Personal suitability

• Accurate.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Versatility.
• Proactive.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Team player.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Reliability.
• Collaborative.
• Time management.

3 years to less than 5 years.

What we offer

Health benefits

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits

• Bonus.
• Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits

• Free parking available.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.

Other

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated.
• Noisy.
• Non-smoking.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Employment terms options

• Morning.
• Day.
• Overtime required.