NPD Technologist
This is a chance to join a fast-growing manufacturer of nutritional products who are innovation partners to global brands such as Mars and Nestle. This role is a hands-on formulation role, developing products with customers.
The Role:
1. To help us deliver a first-class service to our customers, we are looking to recruit a Development Technologist who will work in our New Product Development team.
2. Work with team members to commercialise customer briefs from concept to launch.
3. Assess raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet the required standards.
4. Support in the preparation and dispatch of samples for customers.
5. Identify and document product technical information including nutritional calculations, allergen assessments, and ingredient declarations.
6. Collaborate with colleagues throughout the business to prepare factory trials and first productions for all new and improved products.
7. Support the Head of Product Development and Senior Development Technologist in presenting new or improved products to customers.
8. Research, develop, and share information regarding nutritional powder opportunities.
9. Respond and manage enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders in a way that promotes professionalism and a can-do attitude.
10. Work in ways that ensure compliance with organisational and industry standards for health and safety, quality management, environmental, and other relevant standards.
Ideal Candidate:
1. Degree in Food or Nutritional Science or related field.
2. Self-motivated individual with the ability to manage own workload.
3. Experience in formulating food products.
4. Experience in primary and secondary packaging.
5. Understanding of NPD processes, Food Safety, HACCP, and allergen management processes.
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