Job Description

Location Singapore, West

Planning Area
JURONG WEST

Job Type
Full Time

Salary
$4,500 - $7,000 Per Month

Date Posted
1 day ago

Expiry Date
27-Jul-2022
Additional Details


Job ID
275647

Job Views
31

Roles & Responsibilities Shiok Meats is looking for a Senior Food Technologist (Upstream) who will lead our research and development (R&D) projects involving processing our meat and by-products. The candidate will lead a talented team of Food Technologists (upstream), collaborate and work together with the rest of the Food Tech management team on strategic challenges, and will drive innovative projects.
Position:

• Full-time
• Singapore

Required background:

• Masters/Ph.D. in Food Technology/Food Processing Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the food industry involved in the food industry with research and development experience.
• Experience in the seafood/meat processing sector is preferred.

Preferred experience:

• Experience in seafood/meat and/or liquid processing and product development, from conceptualizing, planning, executing, and leading the projects working.
• Able to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead R&D technical projects for crustacean meat and liquid by-product processing.
• Design and oversee food science research and development, including process optimization, ingredient selection, protein chemistry, food engineering, scale-up, sensory analysis, seasoning development, and nutritional analysis.
• Lead projects to develop novel seafood products with various scaffold manufacturing technologies and cell integration approaches.
• Build and develop a world-class crustacean product development team, from formulation to commercialization.
• Operate cross-functionally and has a good grasp of concepts at the intersection of food science, biology, engineering, and commercialization to work closely with team leads from different departments.
• Envision a long-term R&D plan for crustacean meat and liquid by-products to launch various products in line with market requirements.
• Work closely with stem cell, media development and bioprocess team to understand different modes of process and work with the regulatory team to prepare a consolidated regulatory approval dossier.
• Plan, lead and execute the technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing in downstream processing.
• Work closely with the food tech downstream processing team to set up a scaled process plan by applying key knowledge in ingredient functionalities, formulas, and process of crustacean meat/liquid by-products
• Able to design, organize, and coordinate scientific and/or engineering research projects.
• Conceptualize, design, and manage experiments enhancing texture, taste, functionality, and appearance of novel meat products.
• Determine and deliver key critical quality attributes for each species or product.
• Identify and meet with external vendors and resources where appropriate and oversee external projects required to accomplish project goals.
• Rigorous documentation of experimental procedures and data.
• Communicate results and data in a timely and effective manner.
• Provide guidance to junior scientists or associates.
• Contribute to regulatory submissions and inspections as appropriate as a subject matter expert representing food technology upstream research.

Traits:

• Strongly motivated and believes in the mission to bring crustacean meat to market.
• Self-starter, energizing, results-oriented, and able to multi-task.
• Must be forward-thinking and be able to lead and contribute to scientific/technical discussions.
• Ability to follow protocols, batch records and provide technical input.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with an interest to lead an expanding team.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and proactive approach.
• Have great attention to detail and the ability to keep detailed written records.
• Proficient both in oral and written communication (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.
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senior food technologist upstream