NPD Process Technologist: Food Development

Associated Seafoods Ltd; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lossie Seafoods is seeking a Process Development Technologist to join our NPD team in Arbroath. You will drive new product development from concept through to factory production, collaborating with Commercial, Technical, Operations and Finance teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality outputs.

You will develop recipes, test processes, prepare samples, and maintain records while supporting trials and costings. Strong food safety knowledge and practical development experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production or product development would be advantageous.
• Familiar with food safety requirements, including Food Hygiene and HACCP.
• Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of new product ideas and concepts.
• Preparing, cooking and tasting products as part of the development process.
• Developing and testing recipes and processes.
• Preparing product samples for internal review, customers and senior management.
• Supporting maintenance of accurate records of samples and development projects.
• Organising sample distribution and couriers where required.
• Assisting in organising, running and documenting factory trials.
• Working with Operations and Technical to support the successful introduction of products into the factory.
• Collecting and providing trial data to support production planning and accurate costings.
• Completing NPD specifications and supporting the development and maintenance of Product Quality Standards (QAS).
• Supporting improvements and changes to existing products.
• Ensuring product changes are accurately recorded and communicated across the business.
• Maintaining the NPD kitchen to a safe, clean and effective standard.
• Maintaining appropriate stocks of ingredients for product development and trials.
• Working with ingredient and packaging suppliers alongside Technical and Purchasing.
• Supporting customer and senior management sample presentations when required.
• Following all food safety and allergen management procedures, including the requirements of our nut-free site.

Skills

Food development

Creativity

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lossie Seafoods is seeking a Process Development Technologist to join our NPD team in Arbroath. You will drive new product development from concept through to factory production, collaborating with Commercial, Technical, Operations and Finance teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality outputs.

You will develop recipes, test processes, prepare samples, and maintain records while supporting trials and costings. Strong food safety knowledge and practical development experience are essential.