Senior innovations Technologist (Beverages)

ADM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking an Innovations Technologist to support end-to-end product development and commercialisation for products manufactured at our sites. You will assist with customer briefs, sample preparation, and related paperwork while entering recipes into the FDL system.

The role requires a degree in Food Science or Technology, knowledge of HACCP, and industry experience. Travel to other ADM sites may be required as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Food Science or Technology or similar.
• Industry experience (including as part of a degree).
• Knowledge of Food hygiene and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Innovations Technologist/ NPD Manager with customer briefs and sample preparation.
• Prepare samples hygienically and accurately.
• Create paperwork for samples (Labels, Submission Sheets, Sample Advice Notes).
• Enter recipes on the FDL system.
• Support Lab with evaluating new raw materials.
• Follow Lab Health and Safety procedures when using equipment.
• Understand factory processes and attend trials and product launches.
• Assist with shelf-life trials to set microbiological and organoleptic standards.
• Support visits from customers and the Innovation Team on projects.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Multitasking under pressure

Accuracy

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Food Science or Technology

Industry experience (incl. degree work)

Knowledge of Food hygiene & HACCP

Tools

FDL system

Job description

Job Description

This role requires a highly organised and proactive Innovations Technologist to assist in the end-to-end product development and commercialisation process for products manufactured at our sites.

Main Responsibilities

• Work with Senior Innovations Technologist and/or NPD Manager on Customer Briefs to assisting in the preparation and dispatch of samples
• Prepare samples in a hygienic and accurate manner
• Prepare paperwork to accompany samples (Labels, Submission Sheets, Sample Advice Notes)
• Enter recipes on FDL system
• Work with NPD Manager/ Head of Lab to assess the suitability to assess new raw materials
• Following the Lab Health and Safety procedures, use equipment in an appropriate manner
• Understand relevant factory processes and attend factory trials and product launches.
• Assist with shelf-life trials to set microbiological and organoleptic standards
• Support with visits from customers
• Support the Innovation Team in projects as required

Skills & Abilities

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under pressure.
• Accuracy.
• Flexibility to travel to other sites, sometimes at short notice.

Education & Experience

• Educated to degree level in Food Science or Technology or similar
• Industry experience (including as part of a degree)
• Knowledge of Food hygiene and HACCP

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.