Food Technologist
Kampala, Uganda * Full-time
Hariss International
The Food Technologist will oversee the development, modification, and optimization of food products and processes to ensure safety, legal compliance, and high-quality standards.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and improve recipes and production processes.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and product stability testing.
• Reformulate existing products to improve taste, nutrition, shelf-life, or cost.
• Plan and conduct lab and pilot plant trials.
• Ensure compliance with food laws, labeling regulations, and safety standards. Support nutritional labeling, ingredient declarations, and product specifications.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and trial reports.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Collaborate with Operations & Commercial teams.
• Train Conducting data reviews.
• Perform any other roles as may be assigned by the line manager.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field or any other related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar role/ in a food processing or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing technologies.
• Familiarity with sensory science and analytical testing.
• Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety management systems (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001), and strong analytical and communication skills.
• Key Requirements:
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Effective problem-solving ability
• Customer Service skills.
• Reasoning and calculating
• Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations
• Embrace a continuous learning mentality
• Work independently or in a team environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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