NPD Lab Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an NPD Lab Technician in Northallerton to manage kitchen tasks, develop concepts, and ensure high cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. This full-time position offers an annual salary of £27,000 and requires collaboration with technologists in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to maintain high standards in the kitchen.
• A problem-solving mindset with a creative and practical approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Computer literacy is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a kitchen cleaning schedule.
• Manufacture and develop Pilot Plant concepts.
• Label concept samples and maintain a record of sample availability.
• Manage kitchen stocks and ordering replacement stock weekly.
• Maintain the inclusion library and update it when new inclusions are introduced.
• Organise samples and collaborate with technologists.
• Ensure all tasks and procedures are conducted safely.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Excellent attention to detail

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

NPD Lab Technician

• Annual Salary: £27,000
• Location: Northallerton
• Job Type: Full-time (Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a kitchen cleaning schedule to ensure the NPD kitchen, including freezers and fridges, is organised and well-maintained.
• Manufacture and develop Pilot Plant concepts.
• Label concept samples appropriately and maintain a record of sample availability.
• Manage kitchen stocks, ordering replacement stock on a weekly basis.
• Maintain the inclusion library, updating it when new inclusions are introduced and ensuring new flavours are added to the mix analysis calculator.
• Organise samples and collaborate with technologists to generate feedback for the pilot plant technician.
• Ensure all tasks and procedures within the Development Kitchen and Pilot Plant are conducted safely.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to maintain high standards in the kitchen.
• A problem-solving mindset with a creative and practical approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet critical deadlines.
• Computer literacy is essential.

Behaviours

• Well-presented and enthusiastic about product development.
• Committed to maintaining high cleanliness and organisational standards.