Product Technologist

Rise Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods business is seeking a Product Technologist to oversee quality assurance processes across various product areas. The role involves conducting risk assessments, approving samples, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality roles, particularly in food or FMCG sectors.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a Quality role.
• Experience in food, FMCG, DIY, toys, paints, or cosmetics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product risk assessments and technical benchmarking.
• Approve samples and packaging artwork.
• Ensure compliance with CLP Regulation.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Technical Benchmarking

Product Risk Assessment

Job description

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A leading consumer goods business that operates across both food and non-food sectors is looking to appoint a Product Technologist to oversee key quality assurance processes for various product areas.

THE COMPANY

Their products are sold throughout the UK and Europe. As their technical team expands, they have created a new role for a QA Technologist / Product Technologist.

THE ROLE

1. Conduct product risk assessments, technical benchmarking, and user trials to ensure products meet guidelines.
2. Approve samples, packaging artwork, copy, instruction manuals, and relevant documentation, adhering to deadlines to ensure timely product launches.
3. Ensure compliance with Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation.
4. Organise in-line and pre-shipment inspections.
5. Coordinate with testing houses and suppliers to ensure products meet standards and comply with legislation in the UK and other countries.
6. Analyze returns and develop corrective action plans and improvements.
7. Provide technical advice and support to buying and customer service teams.

ABOUT YOU

You should have demonstrable experience in a Quality role. The position can be flexible depending on your experience; you may already be an established QA Technologist / Product Technologist or a Junior / Trainee / Assistant QA Technologist. Given the broad product range, experience in categories such as food, FMCG, DIY, toys, paints, or cosmetics would be advantageous.

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Retail and Online and Mail Order Retail