NPD Technologist
London or Reading
£26-£34k
FMW41321
An excellent opportunity to work with a global organisation who seek creative and passionate Innovations Technologists who want to grow and develop a career with an established and successful organisation.
Key Accountabilities:
- 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)
- Work with Procurement and Technical Teams to assess new raw materials
- 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
The Candidate:
- You will have a degree within a food or science related sector
- You will be able to demonstrate your passion for the food industry either by previous full/part time roles or by what you like doing in your spare time
- You will be creative and be inspired by new ideas or taste sensations within the food industry
- You will be ambitious to do well and know what excellence looks like
- Previous NPD experience through a year in industry or previous job role
In return:
- You will be joining a highly reputable and global organisation
- You will be guided and mentored in your field
- You will deal with blue chip organisations
- You will have the opportunity to work with/travel to/join other sites in the UK or abroad.