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Graduate NPD Technologist

Job Title :
Graduate NPD Technologist
Job Ref:
Type:
Graduate
Duration:
Permanent
Salary:
£16,000 - £19,000
No. Jobs:
5
Location:
Redditch
Deadline:
31st Aug 2012
Working as a key member of the NPD team, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting two NPD Managers in all aspects of product development for a number of high profile accounts, including well known brands and private label.


Duties include:
  • Development of new recipes, and ensuring samples are developed according to brief
  • Benchmarking and product evaluation
  • Organisation of taste panel assessments, and analysis of results
  • Sourcing of new raw materials in conjunction with the Purchasing Team
  • NPD trials and product launches
  • Assist the NPD Managers undertake cost projects upon recipe formulation.
  • Administration including updating raw material specifications and maintaining NPD databases.
The successful candidate must hold a degree in Food Science / Food Technology or technical related area, and have a passion for food and development. 12 months experience in a simlar role would also be an advantage.

Full training and development will be provided.