JOB DESCRIPTION

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. As part of our growth in the FoodService sector we are searching for a Product Development Scientist to help us create new products for our FDL business, specialists in Coffee and Fruit syrups and sauces for QSR and Wholesale markets in the UK, Europe and wider.

In this role you will:

• Develop products as directed by the business, for key FoodService clients
• Ensure successful launches of new products from approval to first production in line with internal processes and ensuring Customer standards are met.
• Understand relevant factory processes and attend factory trials and product launches.
• Run and document shelf-life trials to set microbiological and organoleptic standards
• Produce accurate and timely paperwork (trial and shelf-life reports, QASs) and run Critical Paths
• Liaise with Customers, operations, supply chain, commercial and technical teams.
• Support the Innovation Manager in all aspects of the Innovation process.

Your Profile

• Experience in a food/ extract manufacturing experience
• Have developed new products for clients, from conception, through creation and delivered to clients
• Knowledge of Food hygiene and HACCP
• Educated to degree level in Food Science or Technology or similar
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Flexibility to travel to other sites, sometimes at short notice.
• Willingness to take responsibility and assist in the training and mentoring of junior colleagues.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration
• ADM is a company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life
• ADM are an advocate of having a workforce who are aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters to the business will be enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining the business.

• Develop products as directed by the business, for key FoodService clients
• Ensure successful launches of new products from approval to first production in line with internal processes and ensuring Customer standards are met.
• Understand relevant factory processes and attend factory trials and product launches.
• Run and document shelf-life trials to set microbiological and organoleptic standards
• Produce accurate and timely paperwork (trial and shelf-life reports, QASs) and run Critical Paths
• Liaise with Customers, operations, supply chain, commercial and technical teams.
• Support the Innovation Manager in all aspects of the Innovation process