Food Technologist

Job Description

Job title:   Food Technologist

Work Location:  Hariss International Limited – Kampala, Uganda

Division / Department: Operations

Reports to: NPD Manager

The Food Technologist will oversee the development, modification, and optimization of food products and processes to ensure safety, legal compliance, and high-quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve recipes and production processes.
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and product stability testing.
• Reformulate existing products to improve taste, nutrition, shelf-life, or cost.
• Plan and conduct lab and pilot plant trials.
• Ensure compliance with food laws, labeling regulations, and safety standards. Support nutritional labeling, ingredient declarations, and product specifications.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and trial reports.
• Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues.
• Collaborate with Operations & Commercial teams.
• Train Conducting data reviews.
• Perform any other roles as may be assigned by the line manager.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or a related field or any other related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar role/ in a food processing or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing technologies.
• Familiarity with sensory science and analytical testing.
• Knowledge of Quality & Food Safety management systems (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001), and strong analytical and communication skills. 

Key Requirements: 

• Effective oral and written communication skills 
• Organizational and time management skills 
• Effective problem-solving ability 
• Customer Service skills. 
• Reasoning and calculating 
• Adapt quickly to unfamiliar situations 
• Embrace a continuous learning mentality 
• Work independently or in a team environment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Hariss International is an equal opportunity employer, Minorities/Females/People with Disabilities/Protected Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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