Job Title: Food Technologist (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Hariss International
Duty Station: Ttuula, Uganda
About Organisation:
Hariss International Limited is one of Uganda’s leading manufacturers of food and beverages. Since its inception in 2005 the production of both food and beverages have been operating under the brand name RIHAM.
Job Summary: The Food Technologist will oversee the development, modification, and optimization of food products and processes to ensure safety, legal compliance, and high-quality standards.
Key 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24