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RDA Technologist At Priority Activator Consulting – APPLY NOW

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience1 – 2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldProject Management  , Science 

The RDA Technologist supports regional growth by managing applied research and innovation projects, focusing on beverage applications. Key duties include developing product-specific recipes, ensuring product stability and safety, managing raw materials, and documenting research results. The role involves hands-on lab work and collaboration with scientists to meet customer needs from concept to commercialization. A background in food science, product development, and teamwork is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Development & Applications Projects:

  • Lead end-to-end project management for applied research, technology, and innovation initiatives.
  • Oversee sensory evaluation processes for beverages, utilizing various equipment and procedures under the guidance of senior scientists.
  • Collaborate with internal and external customers to fulfill project needs from concept to commercialization, including troubleshooting.

New Product Application Recipe Development:

  • Apply scientific principles to improve products beyond taste and enhance overall product performance.
  • Reassess and refine existing application data to align with customer requirements.

Product & Raw Material Portfolio Management:

  • Maintain a standardized stock of collection products and ensure the availability of raw materials and ingredients.

Ingredient Validation:

  • Validate ingredient functionality in final products, ensuring they meet customer needs, product stability, and food safety standards through shelf-life studies.

Documentation & Reporting:

  • Accurately document all project outcomes, testing results, and research notes in lab books and databases, adhering to established protocols.

Laboratory & Raw Material Management:

  • Hands-on involvement in laboratory operations, including data analysis and maintenance of raw material stocks.

Learning Opportunities:

  • Gain exposure to product development, end-use market applications, and sensory evaluation processes.
  • Develop expertise in new product application recipes and the full new product development cycle, from bench development to scale-up.
  • Learn how the RDA team applies food science to address customer challenges.
  • Enhance communication and collaboration skills across a diverse organization with varied cultures and geographical locations.
  • Understand the application of food technology across multiple market segments.
  • Hone laboratory skills and data analysis expertise.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
  • Strong interest in ingredient knowledge and recipe formulation.
  • Innovative thinker with a natural curiosity and ability to generate creative ideas.
  • A self-motivated learner who is open to guidance from senior team members.
  • 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory, food plant, or related industry is preferred (internship experience considered).
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and numerical skills.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Priority Activator Consulting on www.linkedin.com to apply.

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