Junior R&D Assistant/Food Technologist

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26.04.2025

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Job Description:

CNC Recruitment are seeking a dedicated and innovative Junior R&D Assistant/Food Technologist to join our client in Beaminster. You will provide key technical support for Innovation and renovation projects, value engineering initiatives, while maintaining organoleptic blend standards and ensuring a high level of technical integrity regarding product quality, safety, and legality throughout the product lifecycle.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,200.00-£28,000.00 per year plus yearly bonus

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 5pm

Responsibilities:

• Support project coordination activities and general R&D administration
• Create and manage Internal Specifications (BECPG System) for Raw Materials, Semi-Finished Products, Packaging, and Finished Products
• Develop recipes and prototypes for Innovation, Renovation, and Value Engineering
• Organize outgoing development samples for internal (MSOs) and external customers, supporting communications as needed
• Coordinate and set up tasting and benchmarking sessions internally and for customer visits, capturing minutes
• Provide Technical Information for SAP Master data uploads via Evolve portal
• Perform regulatory/technical Artwork checks (after training)
• Support planning and implementation of industrial trials
• Assist with product registration and approval for Organic and Fairtrade Certification

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Knowledge of GFSI Standards
• Understanding of food safety principles (HACCP, microbiology, allergens)
• Good organoleptic assessment skills and knowledge of benchmarking/quality reviews
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Understanding of product composition and recipe development
• Knowledge of product labelling requirements

Requirements:

Experience in the food industry in technical roles (Quality, R&D, Regulatory) or a Food Science degree from a university.

Additional desirable skills:

• Exposure to food quality disciplines
• Specification writing and understanding
• Knowledge of NPD processes and timelines
• Regulatory navigation and interpretation skills
• Sampling, benchmarking, and organoleptic assessment expertise
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proactive, energetic, and a team player
• Professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail
• Organized and results-driven
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Additional benefits include an annual bonus of 12.5%, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, private medical insurance, life insurance, pension scheme, mental health support, wellness resources, and volunteering days.

Please note - only applicants meeting the role requirements will be considered.

CNC Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, compliant with GDPR, and ICO registered. All data is kept confidential.