Junior Food Technologist — R&D & Global Collaboration

Griffith Foods; Somercotes CP; On-site; GBP 21,037 - 28,503; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Foods is a caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet evolving consumer needs while sustaining the planet. We work collaboratively across markets to manage ingredient libraries and develop compliant products through rigorous testing, documentation, and customer collaboration.

The role involves working with MarketLink teams, liaising with sourcing countries, and supporting production trials at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' appropriate postgraduate development experience.
• Technical expertise in food product development.
• Strong English communication, written and spoken.
• Ability to work in team and autonomously.
• Strong computing skills, especially Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally within the Marketlink Global Network.
• Liaise with MarketLink sourcing countries to manage the raw material ingredient libraries in Somercotes.
• Develop and provide process parameters for new products with customer, legislative and food safety requirements.
• Enter formula data into GL Apps and manage CRM and sample management systems.
• Optimize formulas for price, quality and product ranges; evaluate new materials.
• Support production trials and travel to customer locations as needed.
• Build relationships with customers to understand requirements and regulatory limits.
• Deliver presentations and trainings showcasing products in application formats.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain development records.
• Meet tight deadlines as set by customers and briefs.
• Support Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Postgraduate development experience

Technical expertise

Team collaboration

English communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Griffith Foods is a caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet evolving consumer needs while sustaining the planet. We work collaboratively across markets to manage ingredient libraries and develop compliant products through rigorous testing, documentation, and customer collaboration.

The role involves working with MarketLink teams, liaising with sourcing countries, and supporting production trials at customer sites.