Product Development Technologist

Goodman Fielder • Sydney Region • 1d ago

Translate product briefs into real food products consumers love Build strong technical foundations across sensory, quality and specifications Grow your R&D career in a collaborative, high-performing team The Opportunity We're looking for a motivated Product Development Technologist to join our Goodman Fielder R&D team. You will build on your experience in liquid grocery and emulsion-based products becoming our team expert leading our of product development projects. You'll help turn product briefs into consumer-ready solutions — ensuring products meet sensory, quality, regulatory and manufacturing requirements — while building strong technical foundations through accurate specifications and documentation. What You Will Do Deliver product development and improvement projects in line with briefs, timelines and change management processes. Design, execute and report on bench, pilot and factory trials, including shelf life and nutritional testing. Ensure products meet sensory standards, consumer acceptance criteria, quality, regulatory and manufacturing requirements. Provide clear, timely communication to stakeholders on project progress, risks and mitigation plans. Maintain accurate technical documentation including specifications, trial reports, SAP data and approval records. Provide technical input into artwork briefs and specifications, including ingredients, claims, nutritional panels and usage instructions. Partner closely with Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial teams and external manufacturers to deliver outcomes. What You Will Bring Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry or Chemistry. 2–5 years' experience delivering NPD and innovation projects within a multinational FMCG environment. Strong product development experience within liquid grocery and emulsion-based categories (e.g. sauces, dressings, mayonnaise, condiments). Commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, cost and speed to market. Highly organised, analytical and detail-focused with strong project management capability. Confident communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the business. Growth mindset, ownership mentality and a proactive, solution-focused approach. Who We Are At Goodman Fielder, our purpose is making everyday food better for everyone. We're proud to be home to many of Australia's most trusted food brands and are driven by a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and putting consumers at the heart of what we do. Benefits Hands-on product development role within a high-performing R&D team. Exposure to end-to-end FMCG product development and commercialisation. Opportunity to work on well-known, trusted brands. A supportive environment that encourages learning, ownership and growth. * Enjoy Hybrid working in a high preforming team.

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