Job Description

VANRATH are assisting an established organisation to appoint a NPD Technologist for their Craigavon/Armagh site.

This is an exciting for a NPD Technologist to work within the Innovation and Development team and adding value to an excellent organisation.

Duties:

• Responsible for assisting in the re-formulation of existing products in line with customer requirements.
• Monitor marketplace trends and compile reports accordingly.
• Be involved in the transition of NPD samples from test kitchen to factory pre-production to factory launch.
• Preparation of products and samples for internal and external presentations
• Assisting in pack copy information (Completing Cooking Instructions, Shelf-Life Samples etc.)
• Creation and validation of cooking instructions
• Conduct regular bench-marking taste panels to compare products across the marketplace.
• Work alongside the Technical department in the creation of internal and external product specifications
• Attend and participate in factory trials, in line with product development gate process.
• Attend and participate in presentations to customers.
• Ensure excellent housekeeping within the Innovation centre.

Essential criteria:

• Clean UK/EU driving licence and access to a car for transport is a requirement for this position.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working in food-based product development within a busy food processing environment.
• Third level qualification Degree or HNC/D in a relevant food related discipline
• Holds or currently working towards a Food Safety & Hygiene qualification (Level 3) or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively plan and organise to meet deadlines.
• Strong IT skills and an ability to record and present information in a concise format.
• Creative and be able to cook competently.
• Demonstrate a passion for food trends and an understanding of a wide range of ingredients and their attributes as well as flavour combinations.
• A driven and flexible approach to work to meet the needs of the business and the role is essential.
• Working within technical specifications to deliver top quality products.
• The ability to work well under pressure and to play your role in a busy team environment.

Salary:

Attractive salary on offer depending on experience up to \xc2\xa327K.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Food Science / Manufacturing roles in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Shannon McGrath for a confidential chat.

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