Job Description

Description:

Senior Scientist (Food Product Development)

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible to lead / conduct research and provide consultancy services related to Food Technology including method development, improvement studies and sensory analysis. He or she should demonstrate capabilities as a Program/Project Manager to provide technical direction and mentorship within the department as an expert in the area.

• Lead centre\'s research activities in food technology and alternative proteins.
• Conducts advanced research, and new product research and development of foods.
• Assume technical responsibility for the development, validation, and implementation of projects
• Prepare project reports, deduct significance of results and conclusions, and make presentations of findings to management as pertinent to complete assignments.
• Execute applied research projects in food product and process development, sensory evaluation and scaling up of prototypes.
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders and manage research projects and ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Investigate different processing techniques and formulation approaches to optimize the sensory properties and nutritional profiles of food products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, suppliers and academic institutions to explore and integrate emerging technologies into the research and development processes.
• Develop new and improved methods and systems for food processing, production, quality control, packaging, and distribution.
• May specialize in particular branch of food technology and be identified according to branch of food technology, but have adequate knowledge about other branches.

• Qualification in Food Technology/Food Processing/related areas with minimum 5 years of experience in the industry
• Proven track record of leadership, working on industry-driven projects
• Strong technical expertise and industry experience in food packaging and shelf-life studies will be an added advantage.
• An innovative mindset in discovery, evaluation, and application of new technologies in food/process research and development.
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated diplomacy in building strong relationships with different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercising a moderate level of judgment in project execution.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Team-player who is also able to work independently.
• Excellent understanding of R&D and operations in Food Technology.

Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic (TP) is a leading institution of high learning nestled by the idyllic shores of Bedok Reservoir in Tampines. TP takes pride in equipping our students with lifelong skills and digital knowledge for a future of dynamic change. TP\'s caring and vibrant culture is firmly rooted in our core values which drive a spirit of innovation, with a focus on industry, globalization and sustainability. \xe2\x80\x9cTP Cares\xe2\x80\x9d is our clarion call to ensure that our diverse community of learners has the opportunity to achieve their personal best, so that they can contribute meaningfully to the global community. Learner. Creator. Leader We envision the TP graduate as a values-led leader with vision, character and heart, excelling in the academic domain and beyond, and rising to the challenge of creating tomorrow.

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