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Development Technologist - 6 month FTC

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Essex

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Development Technologist to innovate and refine food products. This role involves leading projects from concept to launch, ensuring quality and safety standards are met, and analyzing market trends to guide development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in food science or a strong background in food technology, along with excellent data analysis and Excel skills. This position offers a competitive salary and the potential for permanent placement after an initial 6-month maternity cover contract. Join a company dedicated to sustainability and community support!

Qualifications

  • Degree in food science or strong background in food technology required.
  • Proficient in Excel with intermediate to advanced skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and innovation of new products from concept to launch.
  • Monitor industry trends to inform product development and strategies.

Skills

Data Analysis
Process Mapping
Excel

Education

Degree in Food Science
Background in Food Technology

Job description

This company has had huge success within its sector and prides itself on 100% natural ingredients and a zero waste policy supporting communities across the UK and the environment.

About the Development Technologist job

The purpose of your role will be to contribute to refining and evaluating recipes, ensuring consistent methods and accurate yield data to maintain excellence.

Key tasks

  1. Lead the development and innovation of new products and processes, managing projects from concept to launch.
  2. Design products based on business and customer requirements, ensuring accurate costing of materials and processes.
  3. Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to inform product development and business strategies.
  4. Plan, organise resources, and ensure timely delivery of trials and projects while maintaining high food safety and quality standards.

About You

  1. Hold a degree in food science or have a strong background in food technology.
  2. Knowledge of process mapping for food product development.
  3. Proven experience in data analysis and interpretation.
  4. Proficient in Excel, with intermediate to advanced skills.

More details

The Development Technologist job (ref:8810) is based in Colchester, Essex and is paying £30,000 - £35,000 according to your experience. This is initially a 6 month maternity cover contract but may have the option to move to a permanent role at the end of the contract. The working hours are Monday to Friday. The site is based in Essex and is commutable from Manningtree, Halstead, Ipswich, Harwich, Clacton on Sea, Tiptree, Braintree, Witham, Sudbury, Hadleigh (Suffolk and Essex).

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