NPD Technologist: Culinary Innovation & Launch Expert

Vickerstock; Ulster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock is actively seeking an NPD Technologist for their Monaghan site. You will manage critical paths, run trials, and document outcomes while collaborating with Procurement, Production, Quality, R&D, and the Culinary Innovation Team.

Responsibilities include leading cross‑functional meetings, developing products from concept to launch, and ensuring alignment with customer requirements and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Food degree or 2 years of product development experience in the food industry.
• Excellent communicator with enthusiasm, drive and targets in a cross‑functional team.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational abilities to plan and manage multiple workloads.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical paths, trials, and documentation for new products.
• Lead cross‑functional CP meetings (minutes, actions, accountability).
• Assist product development from concept to launch, aligning with customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Procurement to source ingredients and packaging.
• Support scale‑up, factory trials, sensory, texture, and stability testing.
• Coordinate samples for validation and customer tastings.
• Ensure GMP and food safety standards (FSAI, HACCP) are adhered to.
• Document specifications, formulation changes, and packaging requirements.
• Contribute to customer site visits and supplier visits as needed.

Skills

NPD

Product Development

Food Industry

Communication

Education

Food-related degree

2 years PD experience

Tools

GMP

HACCP

Job description

Vickerstock is actively seeking an NPD Technologist for their Monaghan site. You will manage critical paths, run trials, and document outcomes while collaborating with Procurement, Production, Quality, R&D, and the Culinary Innovation Team.

Responsibilities include leading cross‑functional meetings, developing products from concept to launch, and ensuring alignment with customer requirements and food safety standards.