Overview
We're looking for a passionate and driven Research and Development Technician to join our global R&D team at our Kendal facility. In this role, you'll play a key part in developing innovative new products and reformulating existing ones, balancing efficacy, stability, cost-effectiveness, and manufacturing feasibility throughout the development process. You'll collaborate closely with the wider R&D team and senior leadership to proactively identify and pursue new product opportunities. Success in this role will require strong cross-functional engagement, including regular interaction with teams across Kendal Nutricare such as Quality and Production, as well as external partners and co-packers. The ideal candidate will be confident communicating with senior stakeholders both internally and externally, scientifically literate, and comfortable working with data, digital tools, and technical documentation.
Responsibilities
* Complete the design, development and launch of infant formula product including spray-dried powders and ultra-heat-treated liquids manufactured at both our Kendal facility and co-manufacturing partners
* Ensure all product development projects account for key requirements such as regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, production feasibility and raw material availability
* Collaborate with the process technology manager and operation managers to ensure developed products are capable of being manufactured using existing processes and plant, or where this is not the case, identify suitable new processes
* Transfer of agreed recipes at pilot/trial scale to production scale, issuing and controlling relevant documentation.
* Deliver technical documentation recordings including formulation records, pack copies and technical specifications
* To undertake evaluation of competitors products.
* Strong interest for the product development in the food and nutrition sector, with a particular enthusiasm for deepening knowledge in the infant formula
* Strong scientific knowledge
* Ability to learn quickly
* Strong numerical and computer skills
* A logical approach to problem solving
* Degree-qualified in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related discipline
* Preferred - 2 years\' experience of working within the consumer goods / manufacturing industry
* Open for occasional travel, primarily within Europe to pilot facilities, co-manufacturer facilities and industry events
Qualifications
* Nice to have, but not essential: Knowledge of dairy or food processing
* Nice to have: Experience of recipe development software e.g. Bestmix
Benefits
* We offer 28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) with additional holidays granted each year for the first 5 years, a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary, on-site parking, subsidised breakfast and childcare vouchers. Our factory is located in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District.
About Kendal Nutricare
We are a rapid-growth scale-up disrupting the infant nutrition space through our award-winning brand Kendamil - the only infant milk made in Britain, proudly used by the British Royal Family and uniquely crafted locally using British full cream milk, without the nasties. Our company, Kendal Nutricare, is a 150-person team passionate about giving children a better start to life. We\'re proud to be a Queens\' Award winning business and to be ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe\'s 1000 Fastest Growing Companies in 2025.
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