Development Technologist

Barnsley Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As an R&D Technologist, you help drive innovation and growth within Premier Foods’ Sweet Treats portfolio, taking ideas from concept to launch. You will collaborate across the business to develop market-leading products that meet quality, cost and operational targets. You’ll work on new product development, reformulation, and trials to deliver exciting pipeline initiatives. This role offers the chance to shape consumer-loved brands and contribute to a dynamic, innovation-focused team.

Pay / Benefits

Competitive salary
Up to 7.5% pension and life assurance
Sharesave scheme
option to purchase additional holiday
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Employee discount scheme

Responsibilities

Develop new products aligned with category innovation strategies
Manage multiple development projects from concept to launch
Reformulate existing products to improve quality, nutrition, sustainability and performance
Create formulations, recipes, specifications and technical documents
Conduct kitchen bench work, factory trials and product evaluations
Assess ingredient functionality and processing requirements
Ensure projects are delivered on time and to objectives
Support the delivery of innovation pipeline initiatives

Key requirements

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Product Development, Nutrition or related discipline
Experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment
Bakery experience is advantageous
Understanding of food ingredients, processing technologies and product development processes
Knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP and food legislation
Experience conducting product trials and supporting commercial scale-up
Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities