Senior Manager, Food Technology (Education & Innovation) - #1114762

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver practical Food Technology laboratory sessions, practice modules, and applied learning activities.

• Mentor and coach students on Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP).

• Lead and execute innovation or applied research projects with industry partners.

• Manage and optimize laboratory facilities, pilot plant equipment, and resources to support teaching and research.

• Uphold laboratory safety standards and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

• Support strategic initiatives of the Professional Officers Division, including leadership or coordinator duties.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in food product development, innovation, R&D, process scale-up, or regulatory compliance.

• Track record of successful industry collaborations and commercialization of food products preferred.

• Expertise in at least two food science domains (e.g., food chemistry, microbiology, processing, sensory science, food engineering).

• Strong hands-on experience in lab or pilot plant operations, technical training, or applied research.

• Knowledge of analytical techniques (chromatography, spectroscopy, rheology, texture analysis, sensory profiling).

• Certification in food safety or quality management is advantageous.