This role requires a highly organised and proactive Innovations Technologist to assist in the end-to-end product development and commercialisation process for products manufactured at our sites.
Main Responsibilities:
- Work with Senior Innovations Technologist and/or NPD Manager on Customer Briefs to assisting in the preparation and dispatch of samples
- Prepare samples in a hygienic and accurate manner
- Prepare paperwork to accompany samples (Labels, Submission Sheets, Sample Advice Notes)
- Enter recipes on FDL system
- Work with NPD Manager/ Head of Lab to assess the suitability to assess new raw materials
- Following the Lab Health and Safety procedures, use equipment in an appropriate manner
- 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
- Support the Innovation Team in projects as required
Skills & Abilities:
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure.
- Accuracy.
- Flexibility to travel to other sites, sometimes at short notice.
Education & Experience:
- Educated to degree level in Food Science or Technology or similar
- Industry experience (including as part of a degree)
- Knowledge of Food hygiene and HACCP
