As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. 

Job Responsibilities
• Participate in and manage a few research projects with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Accumulate data from Co-PIs for quarterly, annual, or final progress reports• Schedule meetings with co-PIs, collaborators on-site or off-site
• Update research or project team's activities on social media, website, and record videos when needed.
• Supporting PI/research team for overseas traveling, meetings, budgeting and collecting photos for reports.
• Facilitate visiting students or scholars for internal document collection and approval.
• Collect documents needed for different projects as KPIs.
• Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
i. Lead and support high-quality publications to disseminate the applied
research outcomes.
ii. Plan, organize, and carry out experiments and trials in the labs
to achieve the objectives
iii. Manage and complete the project by presenting the findings in conferences or meetings with industrial collaborator, submitting timely
data & documents, and purchasing chemicals or consumables.
iv. Consolidate the data in order to generate sufficient scientific evidence for
meeting slides and reports.
v. Engage and communicate with collaborators for progress meetings and report generation to meet the grantor's requirements.

The candidate is to liaise and communicate with any internal or external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met and to perform any other adhoc duties assigned by Supervisor. 

Job requirements
• Have relevant competence in the areas of project management, organizing documents, and facilitating report drafting.
• Have a degree in Food Science and Technology, Engineering or Science is a bonus.
• Some analytical work experience for texture analysis, food formulation and characterization, or publication is a bonus
• Detail-oriented person, able to communicate with industrial collaborators to share key findings, seek supports, or conduct commercial trials.
• Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.