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26.04.2025
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Job Description:
CNC Recruitment are seeking a dedicated and innovative Junior R&D Assistant/Food Technologist to join our client in Beaminster. You will provide key technical support for Innovation and renovation projects, value engineering initiatives, while maintaining organoleptic blend standards and ensuring a high level of technical integrity regarding product quality, safety, and legality throughout the product lifecycle.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,200.00-£28,000.00 per year plus yearly bonus
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5pm
Responsibilities:
* Support project coordination activities and general R&D administration
* Create and manage Internal Specifications (BECPG System) for Raw Materials, Semi-Finished Products, Packaging, and Finished Products
* Develop recipes and prototypes for Innovation, Renovation, and Value Engineering
* Organize outgoing development samples for internal (MSOs) and external customers, supporting communications as needed
* Coordinate and set up tasting and benchmarking sessions internally and for customer visits, capturing minutes
* Provide Technical Information for SAP Master data uploads via Evolve portal
* Perform regulatory/technical Artwork checks (after training)
* Support planning and implementation of industrial trials
* Assist with product registration and approval for Organic and Fairtrade Certification
Technical skills and knowledge:
* Knowledge of GFSI Standards
* Understanding of food safety principles (HACCP, microbiology, allergens)
* Good organoleptic assessment skills and knowledge of benchmarking/quality reviews
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Understanding of product composition and recipe development
* Knowledge of product labelling requirements
Requirements:
Experience in the food industry in technical roles (Quality, R&D, Regulatory) or a Food Science degree from a university.
Additional desirable skills:
* Exposure to food quality disciplines
* Specification writing and understanding
* Knowledge of NPD processes and timelines
* Regulatory navigation and interpretation skills
* Sampling, benchmarking, and organoleptic assessment expertise
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Proactive, energetic, and a team player
* Professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
* Organized and results-driven
* Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Additional benefits include an annual bonus of 12.5%, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, private medical insurance, life insurance, pension scheme, mental health support, wellness resources, and volunteering days.
Please note - only applicants meeting the role requirements will be considered.
CNC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, compliant with GDPR, and ICO registered. All data is kept confidential.
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