Description
Posted 12 days ago
Our team is growing rapidly and we’re on the hunt for a solution focussed Food Scientist (dairy and dairy plant-based products) to support our food science team and help our company to achieve our big, audacious goals to transform the plant-based and alternative protein sector.
This person will…
- Develop formulation for enhanced dairy aroma using Nourish Ingredients.
- Develop new food product prototypes (including, but not limited to dairy and plant-based dairy products) using Nourish Ingredients materials.
- Lead, design and perform research for product optimisation and innovation.
- Collaborate with sensory scientists and other team members and/or external sensory labs to execute sensory tests for new products.
- Analyse data, write up experiments and results, report to Team lead and provide feedbacks to appropriate team members.
- Establish and provide training to food technicians.
- Provide support for other team members in experimental planning, lab performance, product development and packaging.
- Assist with the development of standard operating procedure, protocols, comply with all lab safety and regulatory procedures.
- Coordinate with Team lead for defining and planning team development strategies.
- Collaborate with Lab custodian to manage lab resources.
- Other duties as agreed with Team Lead.
You have:
- A PhD degree with expertise in dairy processing with evidence of relevant postdoc experience; or a Bachelor's/Master’s Degree with at least 5 years of experience in dairy processing industry.
- Significant hands-on experience in new dairy/dairy plant-based product development and characterization.
- Strong understanding of dairy and plant-based dairy products, dairy flavor, dairy aroma and texture.
- Significant experience in leading, designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data and writing reports.
- Ability to think innovatively, problem solve creatively, and work proactively.
- Ability to work independently and in team.
- Ability to work with multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to coach and mentor technicians and junior scientists
It would be great, but not essential, if you also had:
- Experience in analytical techniques for aroma compounds in dairy and dairy products
- Experience in analysis techniques for lipids and lipid derivatives.
You are:
- A self-starter and can manage up as well as down with equal ease.
- A creative problem solver and fast mover, even in times of uncertainty.
We offer:
- Opportunity to be part of something big as we set out to change the way the planet looks at sustainable, plant-based alternatives
- A supportive and collaborative environment
- Loads of room for growth and career development – with the opportunity to further shape your role as our company grows.
- Work alongside some of the world’s leading science, food technology, fermentation and synthetic biology organisations and innovators
- The potential to participate in the Nourish Employee Share Option Plan.
- Relocation budget for interstate or overseas individuals
**Maybe this role is not for you if:
- You need a lot of direction or a roadmap to start a project.
- Don't enjoy the tactical and task-driven parts of the role.
- Prefer to have a role with specific focus – working in a fast-paced start-up you may need to wear many hats and get your hands dirty with tasks and projects outside of the traditional scope of this role.
Here’s how to apply:
Send us your CV along with a brief cover letter telling us about why you’re the person for the job and why you want to work for Nourish Ingredients.
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