Are you prepared to take on a pivotal role as an NPD Technologist in a dynamic organization that transcends the conventional boundaries of a food company?

Join our client's team, a place where your career can thrive, and you can expand your skill set while making a positive impact on the world.

As an NPD Technologist, you won't just be crafting flavors and toppings; you'll be a vital part of a culture that prioritizes innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. This is more than a career opportunity; it's a chance to immerse yourself in an environment that nurtures growth and values your contributions. Elevate your professional journey with our client, where excellence meets purpose. Explore the exciting opportunity to design flavors and toppings for some of the largest QSRs, collaborate with global brands, and develop your ingredients/application knowledge. With a large team to support your growth, this role provides hands-on experience with the product, paving the way for development into more senior positions.

You will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Work on Customer Briefs to develop recipes within the company and customer guidelines
• Prepare samples in a hygienic and accurate manner
• Prepare paperwork to accompany samples (Labels, Submission Sheets, Sample Advice Notes)
• Enter recipes on client system
• Work with Procurement and Technical Teams to assess new raw materials
• Following the Lab Health and Safety procedures, use equipment in an appropriate manner
• Understand relevant factory processes and attend factory trials and product launches.
• Assist with shelf-life trials to set microbiological and organoleptic standards
• Support with visits from customers
• Liaise with internal teams (operations, supply chain, commercial and technical)
• Support the Innovation Team in projects as required

What's required?

• Educated to degree level in Food Science or Technology or similar
• Industry experience (including as part of a degree)
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and HACCP
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure
• Accuracy
• Flexibility to travel to other sites, sometimes at short notice

What's in it for you?

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Salary £25,000.00 - £28,000.00

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