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Research and Development Scientist
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Sanitarium Health Food Company
Job Description
The Company
Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic New Zealand-owned business that produces the country’s leading breakfast and fresh food products – including Up & Go, So Good, the Alternative Dairy Co range, Lisa’s Dips, and New Zealand’s favourite breakfast, Weet-Bix
About the Role
In this role, you’ll work across exciting product development projects within our Lisa’s Dips team, taking ideas from concept through to production. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, working closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to deliver high-quality, innovative products.
You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on in trials, benchwork, and real product development, while also building your technical expertise and contributing to longer-term innovation strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver product development projects on time and within budget
Design, run and report on experiments and factory trials
Develop and maintain product specifications and technical documentation
Ensure products meet food safety, regulatory and quality standards
Identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimisation and quality improvement
Provide technical support across operations and stakeholders
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Stay up to date with new technologies and industry
About You
You’re someone who enjoys problem-solving, working hands-on, and being part of a team that brings ideas to life.
You love food and have sound culinary cooking skills. Lisa’s is about flavour and having a passion for creating tasty food is a must.
You’ll bring:
A degree in Food Technology or a related science field
2+ years’ experience in a relevant industry, ideally in a high care environment
Knowledge of food safety, microbiology, HACCP, and regulatory standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills and attention to detail
A proactive, “can-do” approach
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Nice to have:
Experience in sensory, QA/QC, or product development
Understanding of how formulation decisions impact business outcome
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this is a great opportunity for you.
Hear why our employee’s love working at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, where people and purpose matter. Careers at Sanitarium | Sanitarium Health Food Company
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Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic New Zealand-owned business that produces the country’s leading breakfast and fresh food products – including Up & Go, So Good, the Alternative Dairy Co range, Lisa’s Dips, and New Zealand’s favourite breakfast, Weet-Bix
About the Role
In this role, you’ll work across exciting product development projects within our Lisa’s Dips team, taking ideas from concept through to production. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, working closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to deliver high-quality, innovative products.
You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on in trials, benchwork, and real product development, while also building your technical expertise and contributing to longer-term innovation strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver product development projects on time and within budget
Design, run and report on experiments and factory trials
Develop and maintain product specifications and technical documentation
Ensure products meet food safety, regulatory and quality standards
Identify opportunities for innovation, cost optimisation and quality improvement
Provide technical support across operations and stakeholders
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Stay up to date with new technologies and industry
About You
You’re someone who enjoys problem-solving, working hands-on, and being part of a team that brings ideas to life.
You love food and have sound culinary cooking skills. Lisa’s is about flavour and having a passion for creating tasty food is a must.
You’ll bring:
A degree in Food Technology or a related science field
2+ years’ experience in a relevant industry, ideally in a high care environment
Knowledge of food safety, microbiology, HACCP, and regulatory standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills and attention to detail
A proactive, “can-do” approach
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Nice to have:
Experience in sensory, QA/QC, or product development
Understanding of how formulation decisions impact business outcome
All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
We are an organisation driven by our mission and values. If you share our passion for what we do, our products and can respect our principles then this is a great opportunity for you.
Hear why our employee’s love working at Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing, where people and purpose matter. Careers at Sanitarium | Sanitarium Health Food Company
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