OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented R&D Technologist to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing our research and development initiatives, focusing on innovative product development.
Specification Management:
- Manage all aspects of maintaining raw material, finished product, and ancillary specifications within the current database and document control system.
- Support packaging specification maintenance activities within the document control system.
- Identify areas for continuous improvement in Food and Pack specification systems.
Continuity of Supply:
- Lead and manage R&D activities to sustain current products and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Manage technical timelines of associated projects and coordinate communication between relevant stakeholders.
- Prepare samples within the GMP food laboratory to support business-critical decisions, internal sensory assessments, market tasting, etc.
- Coordinate and prepare samples for quality testing to meet project deadlines.
Product Development:
- Participate in developing new products that align with business strategy and the R&D product development process, ensuring adherence to agreed timings and quality standards.
- Contribute to shelf-life tests, sensory evaluations, and related documentation.
Laboratory Systems:
- Responsible for ensuring adherence to raw material traceability, maintaining GMP in the drinks development laboratory, and managing the storage of R&D finished goods.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL - The candidate will have Food Science related knowledge and qualification.
Strong competency in Excel or other numerical analysis tools
Competency in Word for written lab reports and specification maintenance
Good understanding of importance of GMP in Food Manufacturing, lab test methods and lab principles
Willingness to learn about packaging materials; conversion, distribution, run ability and quality controls
Interest in learning about beverage development within the application of Lavazza Professional systems, including benchtop development, factory trials, and sensory assessments
Please remember you must be located in the UK due to the interview process, we cannot offer any form of Sponsorship for this role. The successful candidate maybe subject to a DBS check and full back ground checks will be completed.
If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of science and technology in product development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as an R&D Technologist. Join us in making a difference through innovation!
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details