Job Description

Shiok Meats is looking for a Food Tech Intern to assist and work closely with the Senior Food Technologist for scale-up and process optimization of downstream processing.

Position :

• Full-time
• Singapore

Required background:

• Bachelors/Masters in food science/technology or related field.
• Minimum of 1-year food science/food tech research experience in industry/academia.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in new product development in the seafood industry is preferred.
• Experience in scale-up process in beer/yoghurt/plant-based meat or biotech industry is a plus.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support downstream food lab operation, i.e. seafood meats processing.
• Work with the Food Tech research team and the Senior Food Technologist to conduct internal trials in scaling up and downstream processing.
• Assist the Senior Food Technologist to develop food quality assurance and quality checks for downstream processing.
• Support set up of downstream food lab and pilot manufacturing plant.
• Support coordination with outside vendors and resources required to accomplish project goals.
• Document and maintain all scientific and technical reports and records.
• Follow health and safety procedures and protocols as required.
• Coordinate maintenance of equipment and lab facilities with team.

Traits :

• Strongly motivated and believes in mission to bring crustacean meat to market.
• A passion to create new products that meet consumers’ needs.
• Self-starter, results oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Must be forward-thinking.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and pro-active approach.
• Have great attention to detail and ability to keep detailed written records.
• Have strong communication skills including verbal and written (English).

Due to a high volume of incoming applications, we will not be able to respond to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified for interviews.