I will through this page publicise posts connected with the subject areas covered by this site and will consider publicising the details of people searching for work in this area. Note the use of consider! Note also, I am not charging for this service and I cannot give any endorsement of any company, job or potential candidate!

You can also obtain information about careers and current vacancies in food science and food technology in the links section of this site. I will try to keep these updated and have added a couple of recruitment company links recently. Note that there is a world wide shortage of food scientists and technologists and that pay and working conditions in many countries now reflect this new reality. Food scientists and technologists with postgraduate qualifications are particularly well paid in the US and the remuneration situation is now improving significantly in the UK, Ireland and in other parts of Europe.

There are also excellent opportunities for PhD research in food science and technology in the UK and Ireland. Potential candidates should look at, in particular, the websites of University College Cork, the University of Leeds, The University of Nottingham, Queens University Belfast, the University of Ulster, and Reading University. There are also a number of research institutes and colleges closely associated with particular universities where students can undertake research frequently involving a commercial partner e.g. the Teagasc research centres in the Republic of Ireland and the The Institute of Food Research in England. Note these institutions frequently advertise posts for scientists and technologists.

The Health and Life Sciences pages of Intute should be a major resource for people seeking information in food and agriculture matters generally and research and job vacancies in particular.

If you are a recently qualified graduate and are unemployed you may find that your university or college has a list of current vacancies. Many employers still advertise vacancies in this way. For example, current and past students from CAFRE can access job vacancies on "Blackboard". Please contact Jane Picton for access information. There are also a number of trade journals advertising industry vacancies.

If you have had a number of unsuccessful interviews or have not had an offer of an interview you should consider trying to obtain some feedback on your interview performance and on your application in general. The article by Dr Cecilia Hegarty provides an overview of why employers are increasingly attempting to recruit graduates with entrepreneurial skills and may also be of help to students preparing for interviews. Increasingly criterion based interviewing techniques are being used and many recent graduates, if unprepared, can find it difficult to deal with questions that require them to explain their personal contributions and achievements against job specific criteria.

Good communication skills are usually a requirement for most jobs. Well written applications forms and curriculum vitae are essential. Written submissions must be concise, legible, be free from spelling mistakes and grammatically correct. This is where a critical friend is invaluable. You may also find the text-readability calculator on this site to be helpful in obtaining an indicator of how clearly your application is written.

For more senior job seekers you will probably be aware that many of the larger companies employ 'head hunters' to identify potential candidates. If you wish to be successful then you need to understand how these companies work and start building your personal network!

Current vacancy. Dairy scientist added 20 November, 2007.

Kate Yuxl from the ChinaClick2 Group is seeking to recruit an experienced dairy scientist. Details of the vacancy are given below.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established dairy  company. Our clients are a leading China dairy manufacturer. Currently, they require an leader with experience and understanding of product development to join their technical research team. Their research centre is located in Europe.

Within this role your key responsibilities will include significant input into new product research. Working within the team, you will also need to routinely communicate effectively and efficiently with other departments, providing technical expertise when required.

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following attributes:

 • Tertiary qualification in Dairy Technology/Science or similar ;
 • 10 or more years practical dairy product development experience;
 • The ability to apply technical and analytical techniques;
 • A proven ability to complete projects within tight deadlines;
 • Excellent communication and organisational skills;
 • Able to work as leader of a team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to get into Dairy Development with a progressive organisation. For a confidential enquiry or to apply for this position please email kate_yuxl@hotmail.com.

Note: If this vacancy is not exactly what you are seeking, then please contact me in confidence to discuss your individual requirements.

Dairy technologist added 24 April, 2007. The post below has been filled.

Raza Jaffri from the Dubai-based international headhunting firm, Mosaic Search, is seeking to to recruit a Dairy Technologist experienced in Buffalo Milk product development. Their client is one of Pakistan's largest chemical and fertilizer producers. They have recently diversified into the food business with the launch of highly successful brands in the milk category. A modern milk processing facility has been established and the company is already in the process of setting up another plant to meet expanding consumer demands.

Key to their ongoing success is the recruitment of a Head of Product Development who will develop and build a recipe bank of milk products. The person appointed will report to the Head of Manufacturing and Supply Chain Director.

The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree (preferred) in dairy technology coupled with at least 15-20 years experience in developing dairy recipes with buffalo milk with a strong emphasis on powdered milk.
For more information please contact:

Raza Jaffri
Mosaic Search
Dubai, U.A.E.

Mr Jaffri's Email address is: Razajaffri at aarknet.com. Please replace the at with a @ and remove the spaces.

Current vacancy. Cheese maker added 15 April, 2007.

M.K. and Associates, Inc. wish to recruit a talented cheese maker to join a rapidly growing company. The cheese maker must have knowledge of dairy processes.  The successful candidate will work as part of a team to create and expand upon an existing product line of natural cheeses and cultured dairy products. This is an opportunity to introduce new cheeses on a national level. Salary $45K. Must be a US resident or citizen.

Applicants should have a B.S. in Dairy, Food Science, Chemistry or related area. However, understanding of cultured dairy products and dairy processes is as important.

Please contact Diane@mkandassoc.com for additional information or call (724) 285-7474.

Post below has been filled.

CPL Executive Search are searching for a scientist qualified to PhD level in Biochemistry, Microbiology or Nutrition, particularly in areas relating to Food, Nutraceuticals or Health. The salary pays up to £40k and the post is located in Wales in the UK. For further information download the job details using the link below.

This article was last modified on the 19 March 2008
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