Product Development Technologist

Job Description

• Hire Resolve's client, a leading manufacturer and supplier of food flavouring and seasoning solutions, is currently seeking a Product Development Technologist to join their product development team in Midrand.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and refining flavour and seasoning solutions, translating customer briefs into technical formulations, and supporting the commercialisation of innovative food products.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and innovative food flavours, seasonings and flavour systems from concept through to commercialisation.
• Formulate and optimise flavour profiles according to customer briefs and product requirements.
• Build flavour profiles from scratch, with a focus on either sweet or savoury applications.
• Conduct product trials, sensory evaluations and formulation adjustments.
• Troubleshoot formulation, sensory and product-development challenges.
• Translate customer requirements and briefs into practical technical solutions.
• Work closely with internal teams, customers and other stakeholders during the product development process.
• Maintain accurate formulation, trial and product-development documentation.
• Ensure products and formulations align with applicable food and flavour regulatory requirements.
• Support the continuous improvement and optimisation of existing flavour and seasoning products.
• Use structured and methodical problem-solving techniques to resolve product-development challenges.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Food Science or a related field.
• 2–5 years' experience in flavour or seasoning product development – essential.
• Proven track record in developing flavours – non-negotiable.
• Previous experience within a flavour house, seasoning manufacturer or similar food-flavour environment.
• Must have worked within an organisation that manufactures and supplies food flavourings and seasonings.
• Strong understanding of flavour formulation principles, particularly within sweet or savoury applications.
• Strong sensory and olfactory capabilities.
• Ability to formulate and develop flavour profiles from scratch.
• Ability to troubleshoot formulation and product-development challenges.
• Working knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to food and flavour development.
• Ability to interpret customer briefs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.