Full-time
Hiregulf
Product Food Technologist opportunity in Dubai, UAE offers an excellent career path for graduates and early-career professionals looking to build their expertise in the food producing industry.
This position involves supporting the Research & Development (R&D) team in developing innovative food products, improving formulations, conducting laboratory evaluations, and assisting with technical projects from concept to commercialization. It is an ideal role for candidates who enjoy working in laboratory environments, product testing, food innovation, and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities
Product Development & Food Innovation
- Assist in the development, reformulation, and enhancement of food products and ingredient solutions.
- Support new product development (NPD) projects from concept through commercialization.
- Prepare product formulations and participate in laboratory trials.
- Help optimize recipes, ingredient combinations, and product performance.
- Assist senior food technologists in identifying practical solutions for formulation and processing challenges.
- Observe manufacturing processes and support continuous product improvements.
Food Product Testing & Evaluation
- Conduct sensory evaluation of raw materials, ingredients, and finished products.
- Evaluate product quality based on appearance, taste, texture, aroma, and consistency.
- Participate in comparative product assessments and product benchmarking.
- Record technical observations and recommend improvements where appropriate.
- Support quality evaluations during product development and validation.
Laboratory Operations
- Prepare food samples according to established laboratory procedures.
- Operate laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hygienic laboratory environment.
- Follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and food safety procedures.
- Assist with laboratory testing, sample analysis, and product evaluations.
- Ensure accurate handling and storage of raw materials and finished product samples.
Research & Development Support
- Assist with research activities focused on developing innovative food products.
- Participate in experimental trials and ingredient evaluations.
- Support the investigation of new ingredients, technologies, and product concepts.
- Collect experimental data and document research findings.
- Contribute ideas during product innovation and brainstorming sessions.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across R&D projects.
Customer & Technical Support
- Prepare product samples for customer evaluations and presentations.
- Support technical demonstrations and customer trials.
- Assist with technical requests related to food products and formulations.
- Work alongside commercial and technical teams to meet customer requirements.
- Provide support during product presentations and evaluation sessions.
Technical Documentation
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and development documentation.
- Prepare technical reports, project summaries, product specifications, and presentations.
- Record formulation data, testing results, and product observations.
- Ensure documentation complies with company quality standards and internal procedures.
- Support preparation of technical information required for commercialization activities.
Manufacturing Support
- Assist during pilot plant and commercial production trials.
- Observe processing conditions and manufacturing performance.
- Support product validation before commercial production.
- Help document manufacturing observations and recommend process improvements.
- Assist with scale-up activities from laboratory development to production.