AACE Foods - We process, package and distribute nutritious and tasty food made from the best of West Africa's fruits, herbs, vegetables and cereals.
POSITION : Research and Development Associate
Description
- As the R&D Associate you are responsible for leading efforts involved in new product/process development and improvements with direct responsibility for some projects.
- This position initiates, evaluates plans, directs, executes, implements, and reports on activities related to the development of new products, improvements or cost savings ideas.
- This position carries with it the responsibility to train team members and grow their capabilities on the products developed as needed for scaling up production.
Responsibilities
- Leads the technical aspects of product development through the investigation, planning, execution, evaluating and reporting on new product / process development and improvement.
- Independently initiates, investigates, and implements significant new formulations, process improvements, and cost savings projects.
- Acts as a technical consultant to all operating units of the company on product formulation/processing issues related to assigned products.
- Completes technical assessments for evaluation of new product/process opportunities.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning the application of new ingredient and processing technologies.
- Interface with NAFDAC as it relates to New product development and Factory regulations compliance.
- Stays apprised of technologies used by other food manufacturers by reviewing technical literature, and attending seminars.
- Develops understanding of all processes new to the organization; evaluates whether portions of that process are applicable to other products.
- Manages investigations of New production Machines and makes recommendations as appropriate.
- Develops and maintains project plans, identifying critical paths and resources required.
- Maintains an accurate record of work activities in lab notebooks: objectives of test, accurate formulas, processing conditions, required equipment and equipment setup.
Requirement
- The candidate should possess relevant qualifications.
How To Apply
Candidates should send their CV's to:recruiting@aacefoods.com
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