Graduate NPD Technologist

Escape; Scotland; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic FMCG company in Scotland is seeking a Graduate NPD Technologist to kick-start your career in food innovation. You'll work closely with experienced professionals to support recipe development, conduct quality tests, and engage in sensory evaluations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for motivated and creative graduates in Food Science or Technology.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a relevant degree.
• Eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support recipe development and product prep.
• Run product quality tests like pH and salt content.
• Assist with sensory evaluation and shelf-life checks.
• Help research new ingredients and processes.
• Prepare samples and manage sample stock.
• Support daily taste panels and visitor tastings.
• Assist with product benchmarking and presentations.

Skills

Motivated

Creative

Enthusiastic

Education

Food Science or Food Technology qualification

Job description

Graduate NPD Technologist - FMCG Sector

£27,000 | Monday-Friday

Looking to kick-start your career in food innovation? This fast-paced FMCG business is seeking a motivated, creative graduate with a Food Science or Food Technology qualification to join their busy New Product Development team. You'll be working directly under an exceptionally experienced NPD Manager, offering a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow and develop your skills.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting recipe development, product prep and accurate spec recording
• Running product quality tests (pH, salt content, drained weights, etc.)
• Assisting with sensory evaluation, shelf-life checks and heat penetration trials
• Helping research new ingredients, processes and product improvements
• Preparing samples, managing sample stock and coordinating dispatch
• Supporting daily taste panels and visitor tastings
• Assisting with product bench marking, presentation and photography prep

If you're enthusiastic, eager to learn and ready to thrive in a fast paced environment, this could be the perfect first step in your NPD career.