R&D Developer

SUMMARY:
An International manufacturing company based in the Cape Winelands, operating in the Food and
Beverage industry is seeking to employ a qualified and experienced R&D Developer (Flavours & Emulsions) with industry-specific knowledge, to join their team. You will support the R&D Team Leader (BU taste) on technical and administrative functions related to Flavours and Emulsions. This will include the development of new products (liquid & powder) and the optimisation of existing articles (processing - or raw material related). Numerous product tastings and sensory evaluations to be conducted with the R&D Application and Sales Team in order to strengthen and optimize the existing B2B portfolio, i.e. Core Assortment. Support on problem-solving in Production and Quality departments where and when required.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• BSc Food Science /ND in Food technology/BTech, or related qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ previous work experience in a product development/application position.
• Product Development experience in Flavouring & Emulsions will be advantageous.
• Knowledge and competency of Sensory Science (Triangle tasting with P-scores).
• Tasting a variety of food and beverage types (including Alcohol).
• South African Food Legislation knowledge is a prerequisite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer & numerical literacy (experience in SAP will be advantageous).
• Attention to detail.

Main responsibilities:

• Developing new flavours (from the company existing flavouring concentrates) & Emulsions, with supporting product documentation and recipe management.
• Emulsion recipe creation/development – Converting approved CR recipes (single ingredients) into suitable/stable and cost-effective emulsions.
• Preparation of flavour & Emulsions samples and performing analytical and stability checks on these products.
• Ensuring that recipes are created and maintained in SAP.
• Ensuring the maintenance of product-specific substance data in SAP.
• Ensuring the maintenance of regional and area assortments in SAP.
• Ensuring Good Laboratory Practice is maintained in the Application Laboratory.
• Tastings – Feedback on active projects in the Application lab/quality/production.
• Providing support in the development of a flavour strategy i.e. Assortment by continuously monitoring the market, the competitors and the customers in collaboration with the Application & Sales Teams.
• Conducting triangle tastings and applying Sensory Science (P-scores).
• Support on the ordering of flavour/emulsion samples.
• Ensuring an optimum exchange of information within the division (R&D) and commercial/production/supply chain interfaces.
• Ordering new raw materials by submitting a product request to Sourcing and specifying criteria for the analysis of the new raw material to achieve optimisation.
• Working independently to deliver on milestones as outlined by the line manager.
• Work efficiently with other R&D and PM’ (BU Taste) in the company.

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