Food Research Scientist II

Florida Crystals / ASR Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sweetener sector seeks an NPD Research Scientist II to drive product innovation. The role entails designing and developing new products while managing complex projects, collaborating with technical teams, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess hands-on experience in the food industry, alongside strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in formulation and product development from bench to scale-up.
• Hands-on experience with analytical and physical testing methodologies in the food industry.
• Effective in communicating project updates to R&D leadership.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops new products from bench top to commercialization.
• Conducts production trials and documents processes in electronic notebooks.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide technical direction.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Customer Orientation

Teamwork & Collaboration

Education

BSc. or MSc. in Food Science or related technology/engineering field

Tools

Genesis or similar software

Compusense Sensory Software

SAP PLM

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Access

MS Teams

MS Projects

MS Power Point

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The NPD Research Scientist II will be a leader on new product innovation and successfully develop, execute and project manage it within the organization. The individual will independently research, design, conduct experiments, gather data, develop preliminary findings and prepare written reports to drive in new/improved products, cost savings and unique technologies. They will identify individually or in collaboration with others, project barriers and recommend solutions. This individual will have the opportunity to lead and direct the work of other scientists to achieve their primary responsibility of formulating new products to meet the company’s objectives.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and develops new products from bench top to commercialization while staying within specified parameters of cost and label claims; evaluates new ingredients, verifies nutritional profiles, and conducts product or packaging stability assessments to deliver against design briefs.
• Supports development of pilot plant processes, systems, and technologies by keeping informed of new and existing equipment, approaches and techniques; designing experiments; preparing products for testing; evaluating test results; and providing conclusions or next steps.
• Develops and implements projects while preserving a safe and accident-free laboratory environment.
• Conducts production trials with technical cross-functional team members that concentrates on validation of product formulation.
• Documents processes and procedures in electronic notebooks, prepares technical reports, and develops product specifications for approval by Product Development, QA, and Regulatory.
• Provides insights to sales and customers for new products and technologies that drive product portfolio and strategic vision.
• Collaborates with cross functional teams through project meetings by providing technical direction and identifying solutions.
• Leads the development of quality assurance programs partnering with QA.
• Effectively uses technical and business acumen to explain concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, tailoring communications to meet diverse needs
• Acts as a consultant for information for other technical personnel within the company
• Complies with GMP/GLP rules and regulations while conducting experiments with a safe quality mindset.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s Degree with experience in formulation and product development from bench to scale up.
• Hands-on experience of analytical and physical testing methodologies within food industry, such as moisture, color, rheology, and spectroscopy.
• Project management experience is required and can manage multiple work streams in parallel.
• Familiar with Genesis or similar software preferred
• Compusense Sensory Software a plus.
• Experience with SAP PLM preferred.
• Computer literacy in MS Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Teams, Projects and Power Point are essential
• Ability to communicate and present project updates and risks to R&D leadership

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• BSc. or MSc. in Food Science or related technology/engineering field is essential.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This role has no supervisory responsibility; but may mentor NPD Research Scientist I and R&D Interns / Industrial Placement Students.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Less than 10% travel for business meetings; travel frequency will be minimal and will be based on business needs.
• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Customer Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Establishes Trust – Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable.
• Problem-Solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Continuous Improvement – Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Self-Development – Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career..

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.

Service Excellence- Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services. Efficiency and Sustainability- Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment. Value-Add: create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.