Salary: £39,000 - 72,500 per year Requirements:
* A degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or a related field.
* Previous experience in a product development role, from concept to launch.
* A strong understanding of ingredient functionality.
* Experience formulating within food, beverage, or nutrition categories.
* Organized with project management skills.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver customer-led and internally driven NPD and innovation projects.
* Formulate and develop products such as premixes, nutritional products, RTD beverages, and dairy-alternative solutions.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scope and define project requirements, costs, and approval criteria.
* Provide formulation, nutritional, and technical support across the business.
* Lead product trials internally and with co-manufacturers; attend first productions to ensure smooth implementation.
* Conduct sensory assessments and advise on shelf-life and packaging considerations.
* Support Sales with customer presentations and technical input.
* Build ingredient knowledge, monitor market trends, and identify innovative opportunities.
* Work collaboratively with Procurement and Quality to approve new raw materials and suppliers.
* Contribute to continuous improvement within the NPD process.
Technologies:
* Support
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We are a market-leading organization based in Maidstone, seeking a dedicated NPD Technologist to join our growing team. We encourage candidates with experience in the food, pharmaceutical, or relevant industries to apply. We value curiosity, technical expertise, and market awareness in creating products that balance functionality, quality, cost, and compliance while fostering continuous improvement in all stages of product development. Our team is committed to supporting you throughout your career journey, whether you are at an entry or executive level.
last updated 50 week of 2025