Experience

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  Globepak (PTY) Ltd

  • Senior R&D Technologist

    • Jul 2023 - Present

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  MJ LABS

  • Research and Development Technologist

    • Oct 2019 - Jun 2023

    Duties & responsibilities includes the following:• Lead key projects for well-known national and international brands.• Development of new products and improving existing products.• Assist clients with line extensions.• Understand customer expectations with regards to new product and brand compatibility.• Determining which new technologies are required to ensure successful NPD.• Establishing project goals by collaborating with relevant departments within the company.• Research and evaluate raw materials for different product applications. • Formulate and improve products by using new raw materials to ensure a quality product from a cost and quality perspective. • Drafting standard operating procedure.• Capturing and documenting the different product development phases.• Managing customer and supplier relationships. • Evaluating new development opportunities and ensure their feasibility keeping in mind the target markets, development timelines, launching dates and budgets.

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  Frutarom

  • Application technologist

    • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

    Duties & responsibilities includes the following:• Flavour and colour development of sweet and savoury snacks (popcorn, jellies, chips, pasta sauces, cheese spices, emulsions, carbonated soft drinks, juice, biscuits, yogurt etc.), • Communicating with clients to help create a unique flavour and product profile. • Working closely with the development team to ensure the success of final products. • Assisting with factory stock take. • SHE rep – ensure the safety and wellness of all employees in the lab. • Drafting sensory analysis forms and setting up sensory panels.• Working with SAP and Oracle data systems. • Working with our international sites to ensure integrated success. • First aid- assist with minor injuries on site. • Attending workshops at SAFFII to stay updated with the latest technologies