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Research Scientist (Food Chemistry)
What you will be working on
- Be part of a team that performs research and development to provide verification support for nutrient analysis on various food samples, agricultural produce, raw ingredients, flavourings, culture media for cultivated meat, etc.
- Perform extraction and chemical analysis of complex samples using various instrumental techniques and data analytics
- Lead/support activities in the areas of procurement, safety and operations at the lab
- Coordinate and support industry presence for seamless integration into the facility
- Conduct courses and supervise students in their project/internship
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualification in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related disciplines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
- Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
- Proficient in IT skills.
- Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, and research and data analysis skills.
- Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis.
Closing Date: 30 November 2022
Interested applicants are invited to apply at Careers@Gov
Research Scientist (Food Product Development)
What you will be working on
- Drive product development initiatives in the area of plant-based food innovations and alternative protein with the industry.
- Supervise and lead project collaborations with agencies, industry and/or other Institute of Higher Learning (IHLs).
- Identify and strengthen the direction of plant-based innovation, food waste valorisation, alternative protein, healthier food formulations, etc.
- Conduct courses and supervise students in their project/internship.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualification in Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry or any related discipline.
- Prior experience and good knowledge of product development in food formulations, novel foods would be an added advantage.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
- Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
- Proficient in IT skills.
- Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, and research and data analysis skills.
- Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis.
Closing Date: 30 November 2022
Interested applicants are invited to apply at Careers@Gov
Research Scientist (Food Packaging Material)
What you will be working on
- Provide food packaging materials research and development, towards shelf-life extension of foods
- Develop sustainable packaging alternatives to replace single-use plastics
- To conduct active packaging technologies in the area of improving barrier properties, incorporation of antimicrobial agents, anti-oxidants, modified atmosphere packaging techniques, etc.
- Support the procurement of necessary packaging test equipment through writing of equipment specifications.
- To liaise with industry collaborators and conduct project work independently
- Conduct courses and supervise students in their project/internship
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualification in Material Science, Material Engineering, Chemistry, Packaging Science or other related disciplines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
- Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
- Proficient in IT skills.
- Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, and research and data analysis skills.
- Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis.
.Closing Date: 30 November 2022
Interested applicants are invited to apply at Careers@Gov
Research Scientist (Food Research)
What you will be working on
- Design, propose and perform research projects in alternative protein, extrusion technology and food fermentation.
- Lead /collaborate with industry partners on projects.
- Conduct sensory evaluation and characterization of alternative meat with various analytical equipment e.g. textural analyser, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), etc.
- Conduct courses and supervise students in their project/internship.
What we are looking for
- Relevant qualification in Food Science and Technology, Chemical Engineering, Biological Sciences or any related discipline.
- Prior experience and good knowledge of food product development, food processing, extrusion technology, fermentation, sensory evaluation, food textural analysis, novel foods would be an added advantage.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with people at all levels.
- Possess sound planning, organising, good multi-tasking skills, with a strong sense of responsibility for completing assigned duties on time.
- Proficient in IT skills.
- Good documentation skills, laboratory techniques, and research and data analysis skills.
- Successful candidate will be employed on a contract basis.
Closing Date: 30 November 2022
Interested applicants are invited to apply at Careers@Gov
