Food Technologist at Prestigious Consulting Group

Prestigious Consulting is a professional HR consultancy firm. We focus on improving organizational performance through strategic people & process management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Technologist

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid / Remote Working Options)
Department: Food Technology

About the Role

• We are seeking a highly skilled and commercially minded Food Technologist to join our growing Food Technology practice. This role is central to delivering innovative, safe, and market-ready food solutions for clients across the food manufacturing value chain in Africa.
• This is not a routine lab role. It is a client-facing, impact-driven position that blends food science, product development, regulatory expertise, and commercial thinking.
• You will work across the full product lifecycle—from ideation and formulation to scale-up, regulatory approval, and commercial launch—helping clients transform ideas into successful food products that meet international standards and market demands.

What You Will Do
Product Development & Innovation:

• Lead end-to-end new product development (NPD) projects from concept to commercial launch
• Develop and improve food formulations using scientific and data-driven approaches
• Conduct product testing, sensory evaluations, and prototype development
• Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or safety
• Track global food trends and translate insights into product innovation strategies

Regulatory Compliance & Food Safety:

• Ensure compliance with NAFDAC, SON, Codex Alimentarius, and other relevant standards
• Develop and implement HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 food safety systems
• Manage product registration, labelling approval, and regulatory submissions
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance readiness

Process Design & Manufacturing Support:

• Design scalable food production processes and workflows
• Support clients in scaling products from pilot to full production
• Conduct production facility assessments and process optimisation reviews
• Develop SOPs for manufacturing, quality control, and laboratory systems

Client Advisory & Project Delivery:

• Act as technical lead on client engagements
• Translate complex scientific outputs into clear commercial recommendations
• Support client presentations, proposals, and technical documentation
• Manage project delivery timelines and ensure high-quality execution

Marketing & Commercial Support:

• Support product positioning, packaging claims, and go-to-market strategies
• Validate marketing claims for regulatory compliance
• Contribute to product documentation and technical content for launches

Knowledge & Team Development:

• Stay updated on global food science trends and innovations
• Document methodologies and best practices across projects
• Mentor junior team members and research assistants

What We Are Looking For
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• Master’s degree and professional membership (e.g. NIFST) is an advantage

Experience:

• 4–6 years of experience in food product development, manufacturing, or food safety
• Proven experience in end-to-end product development (NPD)
• Strong understanding of NAFDAC, SON, HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000 frameworks
• Experience in FMCG, consulting, or multi-client environments is highly desirable

Technical Skills:

• Food formulation and product development expertise
• Laboratory testing and experimental design experience
• Strong understanding of food processing and scale-up operations
• Experience with formulation software (e.g. Genesis R&D, ESHA, Nutrium, or similar)
• Strong data analysis and technical reporting skills

Core Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving and innovation mindset
• Excellent communication of technical concepts
• Client-focused and commercially aware thinking
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• High attention to detail and regulatory discipline
• Continuous learning mindset

Why Join Us

• Work on impactful, high-level food innovation projects across Africa
• Be part of a fast-growing consulting and innovation environment
• Opportunity to shape the future of food manufacturing solutions
• Exposure to diverse clients and complex product development challenge

Salary
N350,000 - N400,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
4th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an updated CV highlighting relevant food technology experience and achievementsand brief cover letter explaining your experience in product development and regulatory compliance, to: hr@prestigiousconsultinggroup.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.