Junior R&D Technologist — Flexible Hybrid, Growth Path

Kraft Heinz; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working (4 days in

Training and coaching to develop your

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Junior R&D Technologist for the UKI R&D team. The role focuses on driving NPD projects from concept to launch, collaborating with internal and external partners, and aligning with international business units to share best practices.

You will work in a multi-skilled team, reporting to the R&D Senior Manager, with responsibilities spanning concepting, prototyping, and industrialization in a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science & Technology or related field (Biology, Chemistry, Engineering)
• Preferably 2–3 years in food companies and product development
• Ability to translate science into product solutions with data-driven decisions
• Consumer-focused with an eye for trends and food innovations
• Collaborative teammate with empathetic, energetic and pragmatic approach
• Excellent interpersonal and English language skills

Responsibilities

• Technically implement NPD, Value Engineering & Supply Chain projects through R&D governance
• Complete projects from consumer concepting and prototyping to industrialization and launch
• Execute category technology program, delivering future-proof technical enablers
• Collaborate with external partners on co-creations and projects
• Coordinate with International BUs for project alignment and knowledge sharing

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Fluent English

Team player

Creative

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Food Science & Technology

Job description

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Junior R&D Technologist for the UKI R&D team. The role focuses on driving NPD projects from concept to launch, collaborating with internal and external partners, and aligning with international business units to share best practices.

You will work in a multi-skilled team, reporting to the R&D Senior Manager, with responsibilities spanning concepting, prototyping, and industrialization in a hybrid working setup.