Junior Food Technologist
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About the Role
Griffith Foods is seeking a Junior Food Technologist in Dubai to support product development, sample preparation, research, and laboratory operations. The role requires foundational knowledge of food science, ingredient functionality, and product development.
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Responsibilities
- Support the development, reformulation, and evaluation of food products, ingredient systems, and applications through laboratory work, product preparation, and sensory assessment
- Support formulation improvements, product adjustments, processing observations, and practical solutions to technical challenges with direction from senior technologists
- Prepare finished product samples according to established procedures and support customer projects, product demonstrations, presentations, and technical requests
- Assist in research activities, product improvement initiatives, creative ideation sessions, and investigation of new ingredients, technologies, and solutions
- Contribute to development of new knowledge, products, and technologies by supporting experiments, collecting observations, and sharing technical findings
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports, presentations, product information, data tables, and project summaries
- Operate laboratory equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment
- Evaluate raw materials, formulations, and finished products through sensory and technical assessments
- Support preparation, evaluation, and documentation required for commercialization activities within defined procedures
- Collaborate with internal teams and support customer or supplier related technical activities as required
- Continuously develop technical skills, scientific knowledge, and industry expertise through training, professional development, and evaluation of emerging technologies
Requirements
- Possesses foundational knowledge of food science, ingredient functionality, product development, sensory evaluation, and food safety principles
- Demonstrates understanding of laboratory practices, product applications, and basic manufacturing processes
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Company Description
- Griffith Foods is a caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet evolving consumer needs while sustaining the planet. Founded in 1919, headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA.
Product Development & Evaluation
- Support the development, reformulation, and evaluation of food products, ingredient systems, and applications through laboratory work, product preparation, and sensory assessment.
- Support formulation improvements, product adjustments, processing observations, and practical solutions to technical challenges with direction from senior technologists.
Sample Preparation & Customer Support
- Prepare finished product samples according to established procedures and support customer projects, product demonstrations, presentations, and technical requests.
Research & Innovation Support
- Assist in research activities, product improvement initiatives, creative ideation sessions, and the investigation of new ingredients, technologies, and solutions as part of assigned R&D projects.
- Contribute to the development of new knowledge, products, and technologies by supporting experiments, collecting observations, and sharing technical findings with the R&D team.
Technical Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports, presentations, product information, data tables, and project summaries.
Laboratory Operations, Product Testing & Manufacturing Support
- Operate laboratory equipment and maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
- Evaluate raw materials, formulations, and finished products through sensory and technical assessments.
- Support preparation, evaluation, and documentation required for commercialization activities within defined procedures.
Cross Functional Collaboration & Continuous Learning
- Collaborate with internal teams and support customer or supplier related technical activities as required.
- Continuously develop technical skills, scientific knowledge, and industry expertise through training, professional development, and the evaluation of emerging technologies and trends.
Functional Knowledge
- Possesses foundational knowledge of food science, ingredient functionality, product development, sensory evaluation, and food safety principles.
- Applies this knowledge to support sample preparation, product evaluations, raw material assessments, and technical documentation activities.
- Demonstrates an understanding of laboratory practices, product applications, and basic manufacturing processes.
- Contributes to troubleshooting and continuous improvement by providing technical observations and recommendations.
- Continuously develops technical expertise through training, experimentation, and learning about new technologies and industry trends.
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