Development Technologist

Manucomm Recruitment; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Manucomm Recruitment is seeking a Food & Beverage Development Technologist to join a growing team in the Bristol area. You’ll support development and improvement of products from concept through to launch, collaborating with technical, production and commercial teams.

We welcome applicants with a food science/technology background, including recent graduates. Some NPD experience and flavouring exposure would be advantageous, and you’ll be organized, curious, and collaborative.

Qualifications

• Experience in food or beverage development, NPD or a related technical role.
• Recent graduates in food science/food technology encouraged to apply.
• Flavouring experience would be helpful in food/beverage applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing and refinement of new and existing products.
• Prepare samples and organise product trials, tastings and evaluations.
• Maintain accurate product specifications, records and development documentation.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on ingredients, processes and product performance.
• Help ensure products meet food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Food/beverage development experience

NPD experience

Flavouring experience

Education

Degree in Food Science or Food Technology (desirable)

Job description

Food & Beverage Development Technologist
Location: Surrounding area of Bristol | £32,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience

We’re looking for a Food & Beverage Development Technologist to join a growing team in the Bristol area.This is a great opportunity for an experienced food professional, but applications are also welcome from recent food science or food technology graduates—ideally with some experience in new product development (NPD).
You’ll support the development and improvement of food and beverage products, helping take ideas from concept through to launch.You’ll work with colleagues across technical, production and commercial teams to ensure products meet quality, safety and customer requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, testing and refinement of new and existing products.
• Prepare samples and organise product trials, tastings and evaluations.
• Maintain accurate product specifications, records and development documentation.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on ingredients, processes and product performance.
• Help ensure products meet food safety, quality and regulatory requirements

You will have:

• Experience in food or beverage development, NPD or a related technical role is welcome.
• Be a recent graduates in food science, food technology or a similar subject are encouraged to apply.
• Some NPD experience would be an advantage.
• Flavouring experience would be helpful, particularly in food or beverage applications.
• You’re organized, curious and comfortable working collaboratively.

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