Food Technologists or Chemist

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We are seeking a junior and qualified Food Technologist/Chemist in Lae, PNG.  The role is a member of the Research & Development team.
The primary purpose of the role is to provide technical skills to the site in order to achieve business goals and targets through Research and Development  and New Product Development project activities, as well as assisting day to day quality Control, Food Safety, Occupational Health and Safety and Production and packaging related activities.
The incumbent will be able to conduct lab and pilot plant trials for new product concepts, and then being able to transition the pilot concept to production plant-based trials in conjunction with Production, Engineering and Quality Control Managers and respective supervisors.
The position reports to the Research & Development Coordinator.
The Role: 

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out and report on all site trials for Product Development or Product Improvement including production and packaging trials as required.  This will be performed in conjunction with the Head Office Research and Development Coordinator. 
• Develop site Standard Operational Procedures and Work Instructions that are comprehensive, allowing the designated task to be carried out safely and effectively.
• Ensure label reviews are done annually in support of Marketing and HACCP team.
• Ensure product shelf-life testing are undertaken for all New products, as well as part of an ongoing process for selected products,
• Ensure Product Specifications are prepared for each SKU and maintained.
• Carry out plant analyses to provide accurate Process Specifications for each SKU. 
• Collaborate with immediate manager, and the rest of the operations team in Quality, Production and Maintenance in identifying cost reduction opportunities through analysis of current production parameters, and implementing improvements, whilst maintaining product safety and quality.

About You:
To be successful in your application, you will have:
To apply, please forward a written application together with your CV (specify if certificates and written references are needed) before Monday 15th March 2021 to:

The Human Resource Coordinator
Paradise Foods Ltd
PO Box 347, Lae, Morobe Province
Email: [email protected]

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