We are seeking a Graduate Research & Development Technologist internally known as a Research, Development & Innovation Trainee Designer, to join our team working at our Mount Maunganui site and reporting to the Design Team Manager. This is a full-time temporary position for 12 months, that has key functional relationships with many facets of the business.
Key responsibilities will be to support projects from a technical point of view, from concept to commercialisation for a variety of markets in the Oceania and Greater Asia regions, while also assisting with other Taura markets when required. As a Trainee/Graduate, you will support members of the team with projects rather than lead them yourself.
The role will also include the following:
- Technical contact in conjunction with another technologist for customer led new product development projects including the preparation of specifications, costings & compliance information & conducting trials
- Technical support to key customers including operations, commercial & external customers
- Travel from time to time
- Supporting global innovation projects
- Identification & supporting the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities
- Raw material assessments
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree – Food Technology or similar
- 1+ years in Product Development/ Research & Development roles within the food industry
- Creative & able to think outside the box with a passion for food
- Confidence in interpreting the New Zealand Australia Food Standards Code
- Proactive & able to drive progress
- Excellent written & oral communication skills
- High level of attention to detail
- An enthusiastic, flexible team player with a high level of personal integrity
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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