NPD Technologist

Michael Page (UK); Aylesford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nutraceuticals is seeking a Food Scientist for product development. You will manage innovation projects, ensuring effective communication with customers and providing nutritional support. Candidates should have a BSC/MSc in Food Science and experience in the food industry. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and benefits, located in London, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive pension scheme

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in product development in the food sector.
• Strong understanding of various food ingredients, including vitamins and additives.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer product development and innovation projects.
• Provide formulation and nutrition support for business and customers.
• Ensure proper scoping of customer projects for accurate costs.

Skills

Experience in food industry

Understanding of ingredient functionality

Passionate about sustainability

Communication skills

Education

BSC/MSc in Food Science or related

Job description

• Opportunity to gain nutraceutical experience
• Be part of a rapidly expanding team

About Our Client

The company is a well‑established and respected player in the nutraceuticals sector, known for its innovative approach and high‑quality products.

Job Description

• Complete customer product development & internal led innovation projects as assigned.
• Continuously build expertise on functional ingredients and nutrients - to be kept up to date on market trends.
• Be able to communicate professionally and effectively with our customers to assure robust scoping of all projects.
• Provide formulation and Nutrition support to all sections of the business and customers.
• Assure during the scoping process that our business truly understands the customer requirements and we can provide accurate indicative costs and approve/reject projects on this basis.
• Assure that in the scoping process we agree criteria in the scoping stage for product approval by the customer.
• Assure that all product development solutions are designed effectively to meet the customer requirements locked in the scoping stage which will include organoleptic, quality, legal & regulatory, stability and cost.
• Be able to design a product formulation from the customer idea.
• Where applicable, complete sensory assessment prior to submission to the customer to assure that from an organoleptic perspective the products meet the agreed brief.
• Consider the role of the final packaging in the product shelf life based on industrial experience.
• Make informed decisions about the product shelf life based on the ingredient list, method of manufacture and final product packaging to be able to advise the customer as to an indicative product shelf life.
• Be able to advise customer on methodology to validate product shelf life.
• Assist in preparation and training provided to sales representatives and customers.
• Work alongside procurement and quality to identify and on board new raw material suppliers to meet customer needs as per the process. Ensure full approval is completed in a timely manner.
• Complete training for the broader team in product development.
• Provide technical inputs for supplier raw material approval.

The Successful Applicant

• Have a BSC/MSc in Food Science, Science or related experience
• Experience in the food industry and/or product development.
• Good understanding of ingredient functionality, including but not limited to vitamins, minerals, flavours, colours, covering additives, and sweeteners and in the development and manufacture of premixes, nutritional products, or food supplements.
• Passionate about sustainability and food innovation and a passion for continuous improvement.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive pension scheme and other benefits.
• Opportunity to work in an established and innovative FMCG company.
• A permanent role based in London with opportunities for professional growth.

If you are passionate about product development and ready to make an impact in the FMCG industry, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in London