Research Engineer (in the field of dehydrated food products) (HSS/VT&WMY)
Job no:498766 Department: Health and Social Sciences Contract type:Contract Apply now
As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.
We have positions in the area of food process development and product commercialisation. We invite outstanding and talented candidates who are passionate about foods and have a strong desire to develop or enhance their food processing R&D competencies to apply for these positions.
This role manages the process development and modelling, packaging selection, quality management, shelf-life modeling, and costing of dehydrated food products. The ideal candidate has a sound knowledge of industrial dehydration techniques in food manufacturing, able to investigate how these processes affect food product attributes and develop a plan for pilot scale production. In addition to theoretical expertise, the role requires planning and execution of product scale-up trials and conducting shelf life modelling studies. This role also oversees laboratory exploration of alternative food processing techniques to manipulate food textures. Relevant industry and/or process modelling experience will be viewed favourably.
Key Responsibilities:
Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
Undertake these key responsibilities in the project:
Develop food manufacturing plan for target food product
Develop food packaging prototypes
Plan and conduct product scale up trials
Conduct shelf-life studies
Perform process costing for target food product
Document, publish and present research findings to project stakeholders
Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
Job Requirements:
An excellent degree in food technology, chemical engineering
Experience in food processing, process analytics and/or modelling
Knowledge of food product characterisation and shelf-life evaluation
Evidence of ability to lead, manage and perform research independently as well as in a group
Key Competencies:
Strong experimentation skills and theoretical knowledge in food engineering
Able to work independently as well as to maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university.
Show strong initiative and sense of responsibility
Proficient in technical writing and presentation
Possess a high degree of self-motivation and curiosity in technical pursuits, with the ability to develop original ideas
Possess a desire to engineer new solutions to help the aging society
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