Food Technologist – Dairy Products

Food Technologist vacnacy at a leading Dairy Products manufacturing company in UAQ, UAE with the following:

Job Responsibilities

1. Product Development:

• Develop and formulate innovative dairy products, including milk-based beverages, cheese, yogurt, butter, and other value-added dairy items, from concept through pilot trials to full-scale production.
• Modify and refine existing product formulations to enhance taste, texture, nutritional profile, and shelf life while ensuring cost-effectiveness and consumer appeal.
• Conduct trials for ingredient substitution, fortification, or flavor enhancement in line with market trends and customer requirements.

2. Quality Control & Assurance:

• Oversee and monitor all stages of dairy production to ensure that raw materials and finished products meet defined quality and safety standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance systems in compliance with food safety management systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and relevant local/international dairy standards.
• Conduct routine inspections, sampling, and laboratory analysis to detect and address deviations promptly.

3. Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure that all dairy products comply with national and international food safety laws, labeling standards, and nutritional claims regulations.
• Prepare and maintain detailed technical documentation and records required for audits, certifications, and regulatory approvals.
• Liaise with food regulatory bodies and certification agencies as needed.

4. Research & Innovation:

• Stay updated with emerging trends, technologies, and scientific advancements in the dairy industry.
• Conduct research on new dairy ingredients, alternative processing methods, and sustainable packaging solutions.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, marketing, and supply chain teams to align product development with market needs and company objectives.

5. Process Optimization:

• Work alongside production and engineering teams to optimize dairy processing techniques, improve yields, and reduce waste.
• Scale up laboratory or pilot recipes to commercial production levels, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot formulation, processing, or equipment-related issues during production runs.

6. Sensory Evaluation:

• Plan and conduct sensory evaluation panels for new or improved dairy products to assess flavor, texture, appearance, and overall acceptability.
• Analyze feedback and integrate findings into product refinement and development cycles.

7. Technical Support:

• Provide technical expertise and support to production, procurement, sales, and quality teams on dairy product specifications, raw material requirements, and process capabilities.
• Train production staff on new processes, quality standards, and handling procedures for dairy products.

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Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Food Technology, Food Science, Dairy Science, Nutrition, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in dairy product development and processing is preferred.
• Strong understanding of dairy microbiology, dairy chemistry, and dairy processing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with food safety management systems, including HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, or equivalent.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work effectively in laboratory, pilot plant, and full-scale production environments.

Date of Posting : July 03 2025

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