Join a high-performing NPD team | Work directly with customers | Partner closely with Chefs for end to end development Launch Your Career with Beak & Johnston Are you a passionate foodie with a qualification in Food Science or Quality Assurance and a desire to build your career in Research & Development? At Beak & Johnston, we're looking for an experienced R&D Technologist to join our innovative New Product Development team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work directly with customers and manufacturing teams, and play a key role in bringing exciting new food products to market. As an industry leader in Innovative Food Solutions, we offer a dynamic environment where creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement are encouraged every day. About Us Beak & Johnston is one of Australia's leading food manufacturers, supplying innovative food solutions to major retailers, foodservice operators, restaurants, cafés, clubs, pubs, QSR brands, industrial customers and institutions. We pride ourselves on staying ahead of consumer trends, delivering high-quality products, and building long-term partnerships with our customers. Our commitment to innovation has seen us recognised as a valued supplier across both retail and foodservice sectors. About the Role Reporting to the NPD Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development, optimisation and commercialisation of products, processes and packaging solutions across our product portfolio. Working closely with Production, Quality, Technical, Planning and Commercial teams, you'll help drive projects from concept through to successful launch. This is a predominantly factory-based role that provides invaluable exposure to food manufacturing operations and the product development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities • Manage critical path timelines for product launches and value optimisation projects. • Lead allocated New Product Development (NPD) and cost-saving initiatives. • Coordinate and conduct factory trials and pre-production runs. • Capture, analyse and document detailed trial data and outcomes. • Partner with stakeholders to identify opportunities for product and process improvements. • Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation to ensure consistency and repeatability. • Conduct sensory evaluations and shelf-life assessments. • Coordinate microbiological and chemical testing to ensure food safety requirements are achieved. • Collaborate with Technical and Quality teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and brand guidelines. • Complete post-launch reviews and drive continuous improvement actions. About You To be successful, you will bring: • A qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Assurance or a related discipline. • HACCP knowledge and food safety understanding. • Experience within a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (preferred). • Understanding of food labelling and relevant regulatory requirements. • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and the ability to optimise production outcomes. • Strong organisational and project management skills. • Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills. • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional team. • A genuine passion for food innovation. Why Join Beak & Johnston? When you join our family of foodies, you'll be part of a business that values passion, energy and fresh thinking. We offer: ✅ Career development and growth opportunities ✅ Exposure to innovative food development projects ✅ A collaborative and supportive team environment ✅ Genuine opportunities to progress within the business ✅ Recognition and rewards for high performance ✅ The chance to work for an industry-leading Australian food manufacturer At Beak & Johnston, we believe great ideas come from passionate people. If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, learn from experienced professionals and help shape the future of food innovation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, click Apply and submit your application today. Beak & Johnston - Creating delicious food experiences through innovation, quality and teamwork.