Development Technologist

manucomm recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

manucomm recruitment is assisting a Bristol-area employer in finding a Food & Beverage Development Technologist. The role supports development and improvement of food and beverage products from concept to launch, collaborating with technical, production and commercial teams.

Candidates with experience in food/beverage development or NPD are welcomed, including recent graduates in food science or food technology. Flavoring experience is a plus; strong organisation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in food or beverage development or related technical role.
• Recent graduates in food science or food technology encouraged to apply.
• Some NPD experience would be an advantage.
• Flavoring experience would be helpful in food/beverage applications.
• You’re organised and comfortable working collaboratively.

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 development

NPD experience

Team collaboration

Education

Food science or food technology degree

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, NDP 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 NDP experience would be an advantage.
• Flavouring experience would be helpful, particularly in food or beverage applications.
• You’re organised, curious and comfortable working collaboratively.

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