NPD TechnologistLocation: MiddlesbroughSalary: Up to £24,000 per annumHour: Mon - Fri 09:00am - 5:00pmType: PermanentImperial Recruitment Group are currently for a large food manufacturer in Teesside who are looking to appoint an NPD TechnologistDuties:Managing the critical path of product development from concept to post-production launch, ensuring that all product launches and associated documentation are achieved within agreed timescales alongside the NPD account manager.Key parts of the role will be to improve existing products (EPD), develop new products (NPD), and complete all relevant paperwork and to comply with company policies and procedures, and legislative requirements.You are expected to conform to relevant product, quality, safety, and legality procedures as detailed by your line manager.Preparation and presentation of internal and external panels and collation of the results from the panels.Embrace the principles of category management to gain a true understanding of the requirements and needs of the customer.Present facts and ideas clearly, accurately, and persuasively to achieve effective communication across all functions.Assist the process team with factory trials and pre-productions.To complete re-heat cooking validations.Organise microbiological shelf life and nutritional samples to be tested at the external lab.To complete customer QAS documents in li...