Product Development Technologist

iO Associates have partnered with a global food manufacturer based in High Wycombe in their search for a Product Development Technologist.

As the Product Development Technologist, you will be supporting the product development team in managing and creating product options from marketing briefs, and you'll be given small design projects (usually flavour variations).

In this entry-level role, you will be involved with planning, implementing, and reviewing product development trials at any scale, from bench work to full-scale factory trials.

You will also be presenting samples to marketing and translating feedback into recipe and/or process developments. Additionally, you will be producing draft product costs for comparative purposes.

Crucially, you will raise any technical or project-related issues that might affect quality, cost, or time of delivery with your line manager.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• University degree level qualification in Food Science/Technology
• Understanding of ingredients, creative recipe development, and bench scale techniques
• Proven record of trial planning, execution, and review
• Confident in effectively delegating tasks to technicians, direct or indirect reports such that they are clear on the task, timings, and quality standards required
• Courage to challenge and confidence to prioritise, and know when to ask for help in a timely manner
• Creative approaches to problem solving
• Food presentation skills
• Basic understanding of health & safety requirements
• Strong understanding of food legislation

In return, you will receive a salary of up to £33,000, which comes with a 5% bonus, single cover medical insurance, stakeholder pension - Min 3% EE/6% ER | Max 6% EE/9% ER, and life assurance x4.

Unfortunately, they will not be able to offer VISA sponsorship with this role, so you must be eligible to work in the UK permanently.

If you meet most of the criteria and would like to find out more, don't hesitate to get in touch and apply today.