Senior innovations Technologist (Beverages)

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