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Associate Food Designer

IFFTauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

8 hours ago

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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

Qualifications & 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.

Visit IFF.com / careers / workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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Associate Food Designer • Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand