Food Scientist-55K
2026-04-21T16:12:45+00:00
Sheer Logic
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse
2026-04-23T17:00:00+00:00
8
Sheer Logic Management Consultants (SLMC) was incorporated in 1997 as a limited liability company whose overall aim is to provide Human Resource consultancy and training services to a diverse set of industries and economic sectors; both private and public. Our Mission Improve the operational effectiveness of our client, by developing solutions that bui...
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Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new food products, improving existing formulations, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role supports innovation, product consistency, and regulatory adherence within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and test new food products, formulations, and processes.
- Maintain existing products in terms of taste, quality, texture and shelf life,
- Conduct laboratory analysis and trials to ensure product safety and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to local and international food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO).
- Work closely with production teams to scale up formulations from lab to factory level.
- Monitor raw materials and finished products for quality consistency & cost efficiency
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and product specifications.
- Support regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with relevant authorities.
- Investigate and resolve product quality issues or customer complaints.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, marketing, and Finance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
- Background in flour industry is a definite added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in food manufacturing
- Knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, or GMP.
- Experience in product development and quality control processes.
- Basic baking/ frying skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and food testing methods.
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- Develop and test new food products, formulations, and processes.
- Maintain existing products in terms of taste, quality, texture and shelf life,
- Conduct laboratory analysis and trials to ensure product safety and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to local and international food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO).
- Work closely with production teams to scale up formulations from lab to factory level.
- Monitor raw materials and finished products for quality consistency & cost efficiency
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and product specifications.
- Support regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with relevant authorities.
- Investigate and resolve product quality issues or customer complaints.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, marketing, and Finance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and food testing methods.
- Basic baking/ frying skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
- Background in flour industry is a definite added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in food manufacturing
- Knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, or GMP.
- Experience in product development and quality control processes.
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Vacancy title:
Food Scientist-55K
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Manufacturing & Warehouse]
Jobs at:
Sheer Logic
Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, April 23 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Sheer Logic Management Consultants (SLMC) was incorporated in 1997 as a limited liability company whose overall aim is to provide Human Resource consultancy and training services to a diverse set of industries and economic sectors; both private and public. Our Mission Improve the operational effectiveness of our client, by developing solutions that bui...
Read more about this company
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new food products, improving existing formulations, and ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role supports innovation, product consistency, and regulatory adherence within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and test new food products, formulations, and processes.
- Maintain existing products in terms of taste, quality, texture and shelf life,
- Conduct laboratory analysis and trials to ensure product safety and compliance.
- Ensure adherence to local and international food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO).
- Work closely with production teams to scale up formulations from lab to factory level.
- Monitor raw materials and finished products for quality consistency & cost efficiency
- Prepare technical documentation, reports, and product specifications.
- Support regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with relevant authorities.
- Investigate and resolve product quality issues or customer complaints.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, marketing, and Finance.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
- Background in flour industry is a definite added advantage
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in food manufacturing
- Knowledge of food safety systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, or GMP.
- Experience in product development and quality control processes.
- Basic baking/ frying skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in laboratory techniques and food testing methods.
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Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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