Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Are you passionate about the future of food technology? The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow / Engineer to join our cutting-edge food science team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of sustainable food innovation, specifically focusing on the extraction, modification, and application of insect-based proteins in functional beverage development.
As a critical member of our research division, you will conduct experimental studies to optimize protein functionality, solubility, and sensory profiles to meet consumer demands for eco-friendly, high-protein alternatives. You will work within a collaborative, state-of-the-art laboratory environment, translating complex chemical research into scalable solutions for the functional beverage industry.
Tanggung Jawab
- Develop and optimize protein extraction and purification protocols from various insect sources.
- Conduct chemical and physical characterization of insect protein isolates (e.g., solubility, foaming, gelling properties).
- Formulate and develop stable, high-protein functional beverages with optimized sensory attributes.
- Design and execute pilot-scale production trials for new beverage prototypes.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to analyze the nutritional and bioactive potential of final products.
- Maintain detailed laboratory records and document findings for peer-reviewed publications and grant reports.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards and laboratory best practices throughout the R&D lifecycle.
Kualifikasi
- PhD or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
- Proven experience in protein chemistry, particularly with plant or novel alternative protein sources.
- Technical proficiency in food analysis instrumentation (e.g., HPLC, Texture Analyzer, Particle Size Analysis).
- Strong understanding of functional beverage formulation and stability testing.
- Experience with statistical analysis software for experimental design (e.g., Design-Expert, Minitab).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical data to both scientific and commercial stakeholders.
- Ability to thrive in an academic-industry collaborative research environment.