RnD Lab Technician Patteserie - JHB at Puratos

MISSION

• Responsible for formulation, recipes, processes, analytical test, measurement, and equipment for the R&D Lab. This position reports directly to R&D Manager Patisserie.

 KEY TASKS

Baking and Analytical Excellence

• Be familiar with formulation, recipes, processes, and equipment
• Explore new ingredients in various Patisserie Mixes application.
• Will be entrusted with the entire Patisserie Mixes process, preparation of ingredients, follow the method assigned.
• Contribute to the development of new recipes and methods to analyse baked product.

Reporting

• Report on the R&D development project all the characteristics associated with the Patisserie tests.

Laboratory requirement

• Be responsible for the R&D Patisserie Mixes part of the laboratory.
• Maintenance of the existing equipment.
• Installation of the new equipment.
• Follow-up and maintenance of the equipment (first point of contact for suppliers).
• Maintain a hygienic and safe environment for all the team.

Support to Operations

• Perform other duties as per operational requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Matric (Grade 12) and a National Diploma in Food Science or relevant qualification
• Minimum of two years as an R&D Lab Technician.
• Computer literacy: MS Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Accuracy will be highly required.
• Written comprehension – the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Good communication skills - English is a prerequisite.
• Ability to read and write in English and any other language(s)
• Good personality, hardworking, team work, service orientated, creative, innovative, trustworthy, open to learn from feedback.