Research and Development Assistant

Job Description

At Sunny Queen, we are all about eggs! With over 90 years "eggsperience" in the industry, we are passionate and committed to provide quality products whilst ensuring the welfare of our hens. Sunny Queen is one of the most well-known, and well-loved food brands in the country. From humble beginnings at a local farmer’s market, you can now find a range of Sunny Queen products in most supermarkets across Australia. Our products can also be found in cafes and restaurants across Australia through Foodservice distributors and are available in several export markets. Our vision is to deliver healthy, nutritious, tasty, and Australian made food which is easy to use and helps consumers to feel good about their choices. That’s why we offer the goodness of eggs in many shapes and sizes: from fresh eggs to liquid egg products and even ready-made frozen range – we have something for everyone! We also understand the responsibility that we have to our people, our hens, our customers and our communities to strive to continuously improve all our practices for the benefit of all. A career at Sunny Queen means becoming part of a working culture that recognises people development as crucial to our overall long-term success. Why not join the team that brings a smile every day to millions of people! Job Description Sunny Queen Australia is looking for a Research & Development Assistant at our Carole Park location. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the development of new products and enhancing existing ones, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life. If you’re looking for a rewarding career and passionate about product development, with plenty of room to grow and contribute, apply now to make your mark with us. Hours of Work: This part-time position offers 15 hours per week, starting on a Monday and Tuesday during the training period and then moving to Tuesday and Thursday. As a Research & Development Assistant, you will: Create and test new recipes, understanding how processing methods and ingredients impact the final product. Work with the R&D Team and other departments (Manufacturing, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain) to support new product development. Review and recommend improvements to taste, color, and texture of new and existing products. Support factory trials and first production launches, including capturing data and supporting the completion of any required documentation. Ensure the R&D test kitchen is well stocked and organised. Desired Skills and Experience To thrive in this role, you will have: Ideally, experience working in a food manufacturing environment, particularly in QA or R&D. Ability to work effectively with different teams across the business. Strong focus and attention to detail to ensure high-quality results in product development and trials. Ability to clearly communicate ideas, updates, and results with team members and other departments. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. At Sunny Queen, we value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates of all backgrounds and embrace diversity in gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, ethnicity, and religion. Upholding our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Courage, and Excellence, we empower every individual to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. #J-18808-Ljbffr