Application/Product Developer
Talent Genie
- Paarl, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparation of application samples and performing analytical checks on development samples.
- Selecting and sampling flavours for customer requirements.
- Research of new ingredients.
- Develop formulations, keeping costs and raw material sustainability in mind and liaising with QA, Sourcing and Production departments in this respect.
- Coordinating and keeping record of samples coming in and going out of the laboratory.
- Liaising with suppliers regarding raw material documentation and samples.
- Managing development projects and organising of project information. Formulation of new products, line extensions or matches as per brief. Sensory evaluation.
- Compiling technical documentation and complete production handover.
- Ensuring Good Laboratory Practice is maintained in the Application Laboratory.
- Ensuring flavour library is organized and up to date.
- Attending factory trials when requested, both in-house and on customer premises. Creating and maintaining recipes in SAP.
- Collaborating with Technical Project Manager and Sales on all development projects.
- South African Food Legislation knowledge is required, as is the tasting of a variety of Food and Beverage products, specifically Alcoholic products.
- SAP experience and residing in or near Paarl will furthermore be advantageous.
- BSc/National diploma in Food technology, Food Science or related qualification.
- Between 1 and 5 years’ work experience in a Product Development/Application position where the focus was on Alcoholic Beverage development and/or Energy drinks.
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