RnD Lab Technician Patteserie - Johannesburg
Puratos
DO YOU HAVE THE APPITITE TO GROW YOUR MAGIC? Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces, and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality. Founded in Belgium in 1919, From humble beginnings to worldwide success, join us on our journey and discover our history and heritage. We've evolved from a father-and-son start-up in Belgium, to a global group with more than 9000 employees, 93 innovation centers, and more than 65 manufacturing operations across 81 countries to date. It's with great pride that we look back on this century of hard work, courage, and innovation. Thank you for making it all possible and let's continue building the next 100 years of shared success Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and core value our communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical. POSITION OVERVIEW Based at HQ Longmeadow (Johannesburg), to further strengthen our local R&D team, we are currently seeking a: R&D Lab Technician - (Johannesburg, South Africa) II. - 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. III. - 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. IV. - 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. OFFER Puratos provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Puratos offers a competitive package (salary, and market related benefits) but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape. Interested internal employees who meet the requirements may apply www.chipkinspuratos.co.za Interested internal employees, please use SuccessFactors to apply. Closing Date: 25 March 2024
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