Singapore Polytechnic

Senior / Food Technologist - TIE/FIRC

Fixed Terms

Closing on 06 Feb 2026

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award – Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore’s Best Employers 2024 & 2025

Launched in 2007 as a joint initiative between Singapore Polytechnic and SPRING Singapore (now known as Enterprise Singapore), the Food Innovation and Resource Centre (FIRC) was established to provide food enterprises with technical expertise in new product and process development including packaging, shelf life evaluation and market testing and adopting automation and digitalisation for Industry 4.0 readiness. FIRC is one of the Innovation Centres under the Department of Technology, Innovation & Enterprise (TIE).

The appointee will undertake industry consultancy projects, particularly in soups, sauces and stews application. He/she will contribute to the product development, process optimisation and scale-up process from lab to production. The role also involves delivering training programmes in food science and food safety to adult learners. He/She will also play a key role in project management, client engagement, capability building and mentoring of students. The position suits a proactive, resourceful individual who thrives in a dynamic R&D environment and is committed to delivering high-quality technical solutions.

What you will be working on

Develop and optimise formulation and process of soups, sauces and stews applications, including conducting shelf-life studies, stability assessments and performance optimisation.
Refine laboratory and pilot plant processes for smooth integration into client’s manufacturing lines.
Perform experimental design plans for R&D trials, analyse technical and sensory results, document findings and prepare reports for assigned projects
Serve as primary technical liaison for assigned projects with clients, ingredients suppliers and equipment vendors to ensure accurate scoping and timely delivery of project milestones.
Provide technical consultations to clients on ingredient selection, processing conditions, regulatory considerations, and product optimisation strategies
Contribute actively to capability development initiatives and cross-functional innovation projects within FIRC with documented findings which will lead to filing of technical disclosures
Deliver courses/seminars/workshops relating to food ingredient, food processing (particularly on thermal treatment) and food safety management systems for adult learners and industry professionals.
Mentor and supervise interns and students’ Food Product Development Projects and Final Year Projects.
Provide operational/administrative support in laboratory management, including procurement of equipment or lab consumables & facilitation of equipment maintenance.

What we are looking for

Relevant qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology or any other relevant discipline
Preferably 4 to 8 years of relevant industrial experience in food product and process development.
In-depth technical knowledge of food ingredients, process and packaging technology and microbiology related to soups, sauces and stews applications
Knowledge and experience HACCP and food safety management system for food manufacturing sectors will have added advantage.
Enthusiastic and positive individual who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proactive and resourceful, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
High sensory acuity for assessing flavour balance, aroma, and texture.
Capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and delivering within established timelines.
Willing and able to broaden expertise into additional food application areas as part of ongoing
Committed to delivering high-quality service and technical support to clients.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

About your application process

This job is closing on 06 Feb 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Singapore Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.

About Singapore Polytechnic

As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

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