Product Technologist

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Evolve Scientific an NES Fircroft Company Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role -

  • Based in the south eastern suburbs.
  • Mon to Friday with standard working hours
  • Permanent full time position
  • You'll be reporting to the Technical Manager

About your duties -

  • Lead product and packaging development projects from concept to execution.
  • Formulate new products and ensure compliance with Food Standards Code.
  • Scale up lab-developed products to full manufacturing with detailed specifications.
  • Conduct and report on factory trials and experimental designs.
  • Maintain accurate product specs, labelling, and BOM data.
  • Provide technical support across product development disciplines.
  • Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams during trials and investigations.
  • Respond to technical queries from internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support system maintenance for specifications, recipes, and labelling.
  • Review and troubleshoot recipe and BOM changes.
  • Build and share technical knowledge through mentoring and documentation.
  • Manage supplier relationships and protect proprietary information.
  • Ensure supplier changes follow procurement and change control processes.
  • Participate in safety initiatives and incident investigations.
  • Contribute to team culture and uphold company values.

About you –

  • Minimum 5 years' experience as a Product Technologist in the food industry
  • Previous experience working in FMCG, preferably within the confectionary sector.
  • Holds a tertiary qualification in Food Science, Technology, or a related field.
  • Experienced in product development and food safety system implementation.
  • Knowledgeable in food safety standards including SQF, BRC, HACCP, DFSV, and Export.
  • Familiar with regulatory frameworks for Vegan, Organic, Halal, and ANZ Food Standards Code.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and technical skills with a solution-focused mindset.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively with excellent attention to detail.
  • Influences stakeholders and drives outcomes through collaboration and credibility.
  • Builds strong relationships and works effectively as a team player

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If you think this could be the role for you then please apply now Please send us a cover letter AND a detailed resume in WORD format (PDFs can be corrupted / not processed).
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With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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