Food Technologist @ ARCHISEN Part Time

As a Food technologist, member of the crop science team, you will play a critical role in the post-harvest process in keeping our produce fresh and food safe. In addition to performing crop science experiments, your specialisation role begins after the harvesting of crops – shelf life evaluation and auditing, food packaging analysis, sensory evaluation, waste valorisation and new product development. It is important that you work well with a team and are comfortable working closely with farm engineers, farm managers and business development executives.

What we Expect from you?

• Design and conduct experiments to determine the effects of growing conditions on plant growth and expand crop recipes for our partner farms
• Test the properties of fresh produce, e.g. shelf life, packaging, sensory evaluation, and translate parameters into business insights
• Conduct evaluation tests on new post-harvest technology, e.g. new (sustainable) food packaging, novel food products using our crops, waste valorisation
• Perform farm operations (seeding, transplanting, harvesting), basic lab operations (sampling and analysis), and managing laboratory
• Provide consultancy and auditing services to our partner farms

Requirements

• At least 6 months of internship period
• Knowledge in food technology or food science
• Basic understanding of current packaging technologies, especially in fresh vegetable produce
• Prior experience in horticulture not required, but must be keen to learn on the job
• Humble team-player who is enthusiastic, keen to learn & hard-working
• Resourceful, flexible and responsive in dealing with people.

Bonus Requirements

• Research experience
• Experience working in a food production, food supply chain, and food service industry
• Variety in experiences, e.g. internships, competitions, CCA in different fields

Benefits

• Contribute to Singapore’s food security and safety
• Mentorship opportunity under an interdisciplinary team of crop scientists, engineers & business development executives
• Exposure to the indoor, high-tech farming landscape
• Free shuttle bus rides between Lakeside MRT & the office