Job Description

R&D Technician

Salary

:starting at 26,000 depend on experience

About us:

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 organic full cream milk, without the nasties.

Our company, Kendal Nutricare, is a 200 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 2020.

We're on an exciting path - join us!

The role:

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 one, 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

What you'll be doing:

Complete the design, development and launch of infant formula product including spray-dried powders and ultra-heat-treated liquids[LS1] 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.

What you'll need:

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,

Desirable :

Good to have -Knowledge of dairy or food processing Good to have - Experience of recipe development software e.g. Bestmix

What you'll get from us:

The opportunity to work for the fastest growing infant milk brand in Europe, alongside a young talented team dedicated to serving thousands of passionate customers.

We offer to all our employees:

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays) Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme by Aegon, the Employer will match contributions up to 5% Free health cash plan Free Gym Membership, after 12 months with no sickness absence Life Assurance at 2 x basic salary, after 6 months of employment EAP Programme. Onsite canteen with Free healthy breakfast and subsidised food options Enhanced Maternity leave policy New parents enjoy up to 350 worth of Kendamil products (excluding Stage 1 formula) Free on-site parking
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related discipline?
Experience:

consumer goods / manufacturing industry: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person