R&D Product Development Technologist

£Competitive Salary + Benefits

St. Albans, UK

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a globally recognised and respected brand. This partnership will align perfectly to individuals committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability. Our client is seeking a dynamic R&D Product Development Technologist who’s eager to leverage their expertise to drive mutual growth, create exceptional value, and contribute to a renowned legacy while achieving new milestones together. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in a prestigious and influential company, this is the company and role for you.

You will be responsible for developing new products and improving existing formulations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and quality assurance, to ensure our products meet the highest standards of taste, quality, and safety. They cultivate a culture of growth where everyone can be their best and our client is giving the opportunity to have a diverse step in this role and be involved in all areas of R&D whilst working closely with surrounding teams.

Why You'll Love This Job:

1. Be a Key Player: Help bring top-quality well known and loved branded products to consumers worldwide.
2. All-Around Involvement: Get your hands dirty in every aspect of R&D.

Responsibilities:

• Lead product development from concept to commercialisation with support from managers.
• Implement new formulas in manufacturing facilities.
• Provide manufacturability guidance and contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and enhance team knowledge and capabilities.
• Partner with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Suppliers to meet project objectives.
• Use technical knowledge to provide solutions and timelines, supporting new product delivery and optimisation.
• Follow all technical processes and legal requirements.
• Keep up with production trends, techniques, and competitors to propose growth opportunities.
• Follow a learning plan to enhance skills and facilitate career progression.

Desirable/Essential experience:

• Degree or equivalent in relevant science discipline (e.g. Chemical Engineering, Food science, Chemistry).
• Relevant formulation / quality qualifications are desirable.
• Project management qualifications/experience are preferred.

Apply today and be a part of their mission to advance innovation and quality. Don't wait! Reach out now:

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