Senior Research and Development TechnologistWhat is the opportunity?This is an exciting opportunity to pave the way in the dairy products sector through innovation and technology. Oceania Dairy is in search of a Senior Research & Development (R&D) Technologist to lead the development of new dairy products for the customers and consumers of Oceania Dairy Ltd. The Senior R&D Technologist will be part of the R&D projects team, commonly in the role of Project Lead or Technical Lead - being responsible for taking concepts through the innovation phase to commercialisation. In the Project Lead role, responsibilities include project management (to time and budget), technical work planning, coordination and implementation, stakeholder management and project reporting. The Senior R&D Technologist will leverage their expertise to identify emerging trends, evaluate new technologies, and ensure alignment with business objectives.Oceania Dairy is a dairy manufacturing plant located in Glenavy, South Canterbury, with a diverse workforce of 400 staff, who specialise in the creation of Milk Powder formula and UHT milk. This site has strong domestic and international partnerships due to its ownership by the Yili Group, Asia's leading dairy product provider, which has a strong focus on quality, innovation, and diversity. At Oceania, employees thrive on the same, ensuring they have great people working in a great place making great products.In the role of Senior R&D Technologist, you will be responsible for (not limited to):Develop new product and ingredient concepts.Develop ingredient and product specifications.Provide technical support during commissioning of the recipes & processes.Liaise with internal and external suppliers regarding product ingredients, packaging, and product labelling.Develop and maintain specifications to meet MPI and import country regulations.Analyze nutrition profiles throughout the production process to identify trends and areas of opportunity.Provide technically based oversight of competitor activity, new products, and new technologies.The successful applicant will have:Minimum bachelor's degree (NZQA Level 7) in Food Technology or related field.3-5 years relevant experience in new product development for infant formulas.Sound knowledge of dairy/food technology.Familiarity with the manufacture of milk powders and UHT products.High level of attention to detail in planning, practical work, documentation, and reporting.Thorough understanding of relevant country regulations for infant and other dairy nutrition.Why choose Oceania Dairy?State-of-the-art facilities.Free employee bus provided from Timaru and Oamaru to travel to site.On-site gym, annual health checks, on-site physiotherapy, additional benefits.Employee Assistance Program.Oceania Dairy has a strong safety culture.Values-led organisation committed to the training and development of employees.Location: Oceania Dairy, located in Glenavy South Canterbury, operates a 24/7 manufacturing operation with shift work.Minimum hours of work: 40 hours per week.Salary range for this position:Minimum Annual Salary - $76,596.00Maximum Annual Salary - $99,124.00Why wait - apply now?If you want to take the next step in your career, apply now.
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