Development Technologist

Development Technologist to £28,000 Worcestershire Food Manufacturing Job ref: 8768 The company An award-winning company specialising in developing, sourcing, and supplying a diverse range of high-quality products across various food categories and continually deliver products with exceptional taste and quality, every time. About the Development Technologist job The successful candidate will be a vital part of the NPD team, providing essential support to the Product Managers. Key responsibilities include organising, preparing, and cooking samples, as well as contributing to the development of new and innovative food products. Key tasks * Support Product Managers in developing various food products and assist with customer presentations, quality panels, and communication. * Manage sample preparation, cooking for tasting panels, shipment organisation, and stock rotation of chilled, frozen, and ambient samples. * Complete necessary development documents for customers and suppliers, and maintain category knowledge through store visits, market data, and food trends. * Collaborate with internal teams (procurement, factory, technical, supply chain) and external partners to support multiple projects and achieve team objectives. About You The successful candidate could be someone with a real passion for food innovation or someone looking to step into a development role, would also suit a food science graduate. * A passion for food and an interest in restaurant and retail trends, packaging innovation, and exploring new ingredients. * Previous product development experience (a plus, but not essential). More details The Development Technologist job (ref:8768) is based in Worcestershire and is paying up to £28,000 according to your experience. The working hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Alternate job titles NPD Technologist | NPD Technician | Food Product Technologist | Food Product Developer | NPD Assistant | Innovation Technologist | Food Science Graduate Jobs | Food NPD Jobs The site is located in Worcestershire and is commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Hereford, Leominster and Birmingham