Application Technologist:
Product is at the heart of everything we do here at protein works - innovating at pace is fundamental to our success and we pride ourselves on having the highest industry standards. To achieve this, we must push beyond the basics and challenge ourselves at every opportunity. The Applications Technologist is responsible for the overall development of our products including brand new innovations, reformulations and flavour additions to our current products.
As Applications Technologist you’ll be at the core of our product, working within the NPD team to develop and perfect new and existing recipes. You will take ownership of our formulations and ensure each of our products are created to provide the highest quality experience for our consumer. Working collaboratively with the NPD Manager and NPD Technologist, you will ensure the products we create are in line with customer expectations and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Brand New Innovations: Design and develop innovative new products in line with market trends, and strategic business objectives, paying close consideration to cost, quality, functionality and taste.
* Reformulations: Manage the reformulation and implementation of major EPD projects.
* Line extensions: Analyse internal and market trends to identify opportunities to expand our product portfolio.
* Product Demonstrations: Conduct product demonstrations and sensory evaluations with internal teams.
* Raw Material Evaluation: Test, review and approve new materials including new supply of existing ingredients and brand new ingredients including flavours, functional and active ingredients.
* Cross-Functional Support: Provide applied product expertise to support other business areas as needed including Marketing and Technical.
You’re naturally like this……
* You have strong attention to detail.
* You are highly enthusiastic and a lover of improving and developing new ways of working.
* You are independent and an avid self learner.
* You’re an innovative thinker who is willing to experiment and push boundaries.
* You are an uncommonly fast learner.
* You’re confident and creative in your approach.
Requirements
* Relevant experience in the food/beverage industry.
* You do not have any food allergies or intolerances.
* You have a strong pallet and enjoy trying different foods.
* Highly organised and excellent verbal and written skills.
* You thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Computer literacy with the ability to work with various Microsoft programs.
Desirables
* Educated to degree level in Food, culinary or Nutritional sciences.
* Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, flavour development and formulation.
* Excellent problem solving and confident mathematical skills for formulation accuracy.
* Knowledge of legal health claims, call outs and food regulations.
Benefits
* Free drinks and snacks on site
* Exclusive staff discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Private Healthcare (available to all team members after 12 months service)
* 25 days holiday + all bank holidays
* Additional birthday holiday
* Pension scheme (available to all team members after 3 months service)
* Staff socials and events
* Bonus Scheme