Job Title: Food Technologist
We are looking to for a Food Technologist for Savoury
Applications in Nigeria - Lagos. The primary focus of this position is to
execute daily brief-related tasks and apply knowledge during the flavour
selection, evaluation and application development. Serve as technical expert
and advisor to marketing, sales, flavour creation, and customers for specific
savoury applications. Sounds
interesting? It could well be your
perfect opportunity if, like us you always aim to exceed customer needs,
deliver value and are skilled at fostering strong relationships. In this exciting role you will:
Projects: You will provide technical support to customers
(directly) or through project briefs, including the recommendation of flavours
and technical information on application issues. You will prepare, organize,
and/or execute state-of-the-art flavoured food products for customer
presentations. You will recommend optimal flavours for customer projects
according to all relevant requirements (taste profile, legislation, technical
suitability, costs, etc.) and maintain the flavour collections. You will act as
independent project leader for all allocated projects. You will report results
in concise way in support of WinRate and sales. You will take responsibility
for technical customer communication to achieve a positive outcome of projects.
You will leverage on new technologies for submissions to customers and also
identify new opportunities.
Application: You will develop new application recipes as
well as new concepts for customers, based on new developments in the market,
trends, new raw materials. You will arrange and conduct tasting sessions,
process and interpret the results to customers and internally. You will provide
support and exchange information on flavour performance, food recipes with
other Givaudan sites. You will maintain the product portfolio and support the
local librarian sensory evaluations.
Health and Safety: You will work strictly according to the
company requirements for optimal safety, hygiene and protection of the
environment.
Travel: You will be required to travel in the Sub-Saharan
African region and abroad when required.
You?
Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world?
Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative
team environment? Who wants to collaborate and work in a team as passionate as
you are? Then come join us - and impact your world.
Your professional profile includes:
- Diploma/Degree in Food Science / Technology
- 1 Year product Development Experience in the Savoury segment
- Practical experience in food product development, manufacturing and flavour applications
- Well-developed olfactory and sensory skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Computer Skill MS Office based programs with emphasis on Excel, Power Point and Word
- Team-focussed work style, whilst being able to work independently
- Ability to balance both analytical and intuitive thinking
- Ability to work in complex matrix organisation
- Hands-on work style with a Winning personality
- Ability to gather the know-how from other units
- Passion for food technology, culinary trends and innovation
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
