NPD Technologist

NPD Technologist (Graduates accepted)

London or Reading

£26-£34k

FMW41321

An excellent opportunity to work with a global organisation who seek creative and passionate Innovations Technologists whowant 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.