R&D Technologist (Food)

Job Elements: -

• To execute technical components of R&D projects and support both Innovation development projects & cost saving initiatives to success.
• Supporting R&D Managers on short, mid, and long-term developments from concept through to commercialization.
• Executes projects on a day-to-day basis within the R&D development teams.
• Produce product prototypes according to product brief to illustrate technical possibilities and assist in determining development directions (including physical-chemical analysis, sensory evaluation and shelf life testing).
• Develop new products that meet category standards for Quality, Cost-Effectiveness, Consumer Acceptance, Stability, Regulatory Compliance, and operational feasibility.
• Ensure completion of technical R&D documents for new products and processes for commercial scale-up, (raw materials, process layout, and finished product specifications).
• Design plant trials to support product/process development & initiate shelf life studies.

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Degree level or equivalent in a Food Science / Scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years previous R&D experience, preferably with experience of project management in an FMCG environment.
• Experience in bench top product development
• Working knowledge of experimental design
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organisation.
• Good understanding of HACCP and quality systems.
• Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products, processes or methods and demonstrates a high degree of intellectual curiosity
• Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment