Product Development Technologist Commercial Innovation in Nutraceuticals
Location: Lincoln (LN1) commutable from Gainsborough, Scunthorpe, Newark, Market Rasen
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £36,000 + Benefits | Exceptional Growth & Career Development in a Fast-Growing Business
Whats in it for me?
* Be part of a fast-scaling UK manufacturer producing premium wellness, sports nutrition, and nutraceutical products for major brands.
* Join a business where innovation equals growth your ideas will directly influence commercial strategy.
* Fast-track your career as the company expands its product portfolio and international markets.
* Work in a culture that values entrepreneurial thinking, speed, and ownership.
* Gain cross-functional exposure across R&D, production, procurement, and marketing.
The Opportunity
This isnt your typical lab role its a commercially focused product development position with real influence on brand growth and profitability.
As a Product Development Technologist, youll take the lead in developing, testing, and launching new nutraceutical products that succeed in both performance and profit. Youll collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to ensure innovation is aligned with consumer demand, market trends, and business goals.
Youll be a vital link between technical excellence and commercial success ensuring every formulation adds measurable value to the bottom line.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development with Commercial Impact
* Design and develop new products that meet consumer expectations, market trends, and commercial targets.
* Analyse ingredient costs, production efficiency, and supplier performance to protect profitability.
* Evaluate data, market research, and customer feedback to shape the NPD pipeline.
Scale-Up & Process Efficiency
* Translate lab formulations into scalable, commercially viable production processes.
* Identify improvements that increase yield, consistency, and cost-efficiency.
* Work with procurement and manufacturing teams to optimise materials and methods.
Strategic Collaboration
* Partner with Marketing, Procurement, and Sales to ensure new products align with brand and revenue strategies.
* Provide technical expertise for marketing claims, client presentations, and product pitches.
* Support go-to-market launches with robust data, documentation, and insight.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
* Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
* Ensure product claims and specifications are validated and compliant.
About You
Youre commercially aware, scientifically skilled, and hungry to make an impact.
Youll bring:
* A degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biochemistry, or related field.
* Experience in product development, formulation, or NPD within nutraceuticals, food, or FMCG.
* Strong understanding of how R&D decisions affect cost, quality, and market performance.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
* Ambition to grow within a fast-paced, commercially focused organisation.
The Bottom Line
If youre ready to turn your scientific insight into commercial growth and product success, this role gives you the freedom, visibility, and progression to make it happen.
Apply today to join a company where innovation drives performance and your work delivers measurable impact.
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