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R&D & Sensory Technologist
Location: Northamptonshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Food Technologist or R&D Technologist looking for a role where you can take real ownership of product development projects?
We're working with an established food manufacturing business looking to add an R&D & Sensory Technologist to its development team.
This is a varied, hands-on position combining product development, formulation, technical projects and sensory, with the opportunity to work on projects from initial concept right through to launch.
The Role
You'll be involved in:
* Managing product development projects from concept through to launch
* Developing and improving products and ingredient solutions
* Working with a range of raw materials and functional ingredients
* Planning and carrying out product trials
* Conducting analytical and product testing
* Supporting and developing sensory evaluation activities
* Analysing results and communicating findings to the wider business
* Working closely with technical, commercial and purchasing teams
* Maintaining accurate development and project documentation
* Supporting customer-led development projects and presentations
* Managing multiple projects and priorities
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you'll have:
* A degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or a related subject
* Experience within R&D, NPD or food product development
* A good understanding of food ingredients and formulation
* Knowledge or experience of sensory analysis
* Experience supporting or managing development projects
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* A proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership of your work
Experience within an ingredients or food manufacturing environment would be particularly beneficial, although we're open to candidates from a broader food development background.
This could suit someone currently working as an R&D Technologist, NPD Technologist, Development Technologist, Food Technologist, Product Development Technologist or Sensory Technologist.
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