Research Engineer / Fellow, SPICE

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
  1. Laboratory work
  2. Literature review
  3. To coordinate project activities among various innovation centers / centers of excellence (COI)
  4. To assist in proposal writing for grant applications
• Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers.
• Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Job Requirements

• Have a good degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or relevant fields.
• Knowledge in food ingredients/ packaging/ processing, and their applications in food products.
• Understanding with experience in food chemistry/ texture/ sensory evaluation/ microbiology, and discerned laboratory skills for food analysis will be advantageous.
• Prior research or industry experience in food projects will be advantageous.
• Have knowledge in basic food hygiene, good manufacturing practices.