We are looking for a R&D Technologist to join our team at Valeo Foods UK. Reporting into one of our R&D Managers as part of the Innovation / Marketing team and is required to support in the development of new snacks products.
This role will be based at our Snacks site in Gateshead with the opportunity to visit our UK sites to develop products across our range of snacking technologies.
Responsibilities
* Promote a foodie culture with the NPD team & wider business.
* Receipting and recording of all R&D sample requests onto R&D database. Support in actioning all sample requests.
* Prepare new product concept samples, collecting product bases from the factory, flavouring up product bases in the R&D kitchen.
* Labelling & packing up customer and supplier samples, making up parcels and arranging delivery of required samples.
* Collect product bases from the production lines to send to Store for R&D samples and sending bulk supplies to the Gateshead site and seasoning suppliers.
* Preparation of nutritional samples & arranging testing with our process / technical team.
* Evaluating new seasonings – using the cup & flow test method. Recording & sharing results while liaising with flavour seasoning suppliers and process team.
* Collect raw materials, packaging & finished products from our factories and warehouses, ensuring a continued supply of inventories.
* Attending and supporting pre-production trials and first productions, supporting process & operations teams.
* Support in completing and recording R&D documents to comply with our Development procedure.
* Store checks for research purposes, purchase of raw materials and finished product benchmark / competitor samples.
* Maintain upkeep and housekeeping of NPD kitchen & storage areas, clean as you go high hygiene standards to ensure maximum efficiency of the R&D team.
Qualifications
* Have a passion for food and anything food-related.
* Good communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills.
* Good team player and adaptability to operate at all levels of the organisation.
* Positive, willing attitude with a desire to learn and develop with a “Personal Best” mindset.
* Strong attention to detail is key.
* Flexible, forward-thinking & organised.
* Numerate & commercially aware.
* Ability to create, embrace change and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
* Degree (or equivalent) in food science base qualification desired.
* Experience in food manufacturing, ideally within new product development / R&D environment.
* Experience in food process technologies and their application is desired.
* Brand and retailer own brand experience is desired.
* Experience of interacting successfully across all levels of business.
* Experience of key IT including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
* Full clean driving license.
What We Offer You in Return
* Excellent Career Opportunities
* Matched pension scheme
* Death in service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Retailer discount platform
* Staff discount
* And plenty more
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