Food Technologist

About PlanetHerb

Planet Herb is one of the trading name under AXR Group Pty Ltd. Under our own brand we make export supplements, vitamins, skin care products for Australian and overseas clients. Our in-house laboratory tests with FTIR, UV/VIS, GC, HPLC and ICP. Made in Australia for the world.

About the role

You will lead formulation and product development for supplement and food-format products, from client brief through to a commercial-scale batch. You will work across clients, regulatory, quality and production.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new formulations for capsules, tablets, powders, softgels, chewables and beverages, from brief to pilot batch.
• Scale laboratory formulations to commercial production with production and quality teams.
• Source and evaluate ingredients, including nutritional and botanical raw materials.
• Prepare product specifications, process instructions and nutrition information panels.
• Check label and marketing claims against the Australian Food Standards Code and TGA requirements.
• Plan and review stability and shelf-life studies.
• Manage client product development projects, including timelines, costs and sign-off.
• Support sensory and consumer testing.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor of Food Science, Food Technology or Nutrition Science, or equivalent.
• At least three years' product development experience in food, supplement or nutraceutical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of the Australian Food Standards Code and TGA labelling requirements for complementary medicines.
• Experience taking formulations from laboratory to production scale.
• Strong project management and client communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience with encapsulation, tableting, powder blending or softgel processes.
• Experience with export labelling and overseas market requirements.
• HACCP or food safety certification.
• Sensory evaluation experience.

The person we are looking for

• Practical, and can explain a formulation trade-off to a client without jargon.
• Keeps a clear record of every formulation change.

How to apply

Email your resume to [email protected] with the role title in the subject line. AXR Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.