Innovative Food Product Specialist

2 days ago

Hinchinbrook Shire, Australia beBeeProduct Full time $82,133 - $91,995
Job Title: New Product Development Officer

Develop Innovative Food and Beverage Products

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing innovative food and beverage products as part of the nationally funded initiative. You will be responsible for supporting industry-led innovation and research translation to boost growth in Australia's food and beverage sector.

You'll work hands-on across product categories, supporting formulation, pilot-scale production, and testing. You'll also collaborate with industry partners, contribute to experimental design, and apply technical expertise in food processing, regulatory compliance, and product evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of new food and beverage products, including formulation and pilot-scale production.
  • Assist with experimental design, testing, and sensory evaluation, working closely with industry partners.
  • Apply technical expertise in food processing, regulatory interpretation, and product safety and quality evaluation.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot scientific equipment, ensuring safe and efficient lab operations.
  • Contribute to research documentation, reporting, literature reviews, and routine team administration.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Qualification in Science, Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience/training.
  • Proven experience in new product development and formulation across food and/or beverage applications, including commercialisation.
  • Strong technical skills in food processing, regulatory interpretation, and product safety and quality evaluation.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Organised, methodical, and self-motivated, with a commitment to accuracy and excellence.

Benefits:

  • 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave.
  • 17% superannuation contributions.
  • 17.5% annual leave loading.
  • Access to flexible working arrangements.
  • Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.
  • UQ Study for Staff.
  • On campus childcare options.
  • Free on-site parking (Long Pocket Campus).
  • Salary packaging options.

About You:

  • Bring a strong foundation in food science and a passion for innovation, with the ability to apply your technical expertise to support industry and research in developing new products and processes.

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