Development Technologist

Job Title: Development TechnologistLocation: ScunthorpeSalary: £35,000Industry: Food ManufacturingJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeShift: Monday to Friday 9am-5pmDevelopment Technologist Benefits:Paid sickness leave after 1 year of serviceEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveRetailer discountsLife assuranceBike2Work schemeElectric Vehicle (EV) purchase schemeHealth cashback planMortgage advice serviceEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Great Place to Work CommitteeOn-site social eventsKey Development Technologist Responsibilities:Support the NPD Manager with new product development and launches.Assist with the NPD stage-gate process and feasibility meetings.Complete compliance checks, nutritional information, claims, and technical documentation.Prepare accurate documentation for customer submissions.Conduct product benchmarking and validation, including cooking and freeze-thaw testing.Research food trends, new products, and market opportunities.Support factory trials, product sampling, and successful product scale-up.Maintain accurate recipes and product information on internal systems.Assist with sourcing raw materials in line with customer requirements.Support product costing and commercially viable development.Promote food innovation and support the wider NPD agenda.Assist with product quality and specification documentation.Development Technologist Requirements:Essential:Food-related degree or equivalent qualification.Genuine passion and enthusiasm for food, product development, and innovation.Commercial awareness and an understanding of developing products to a target cost.Knowledge of nutrition and the calculation of nutritional information.Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and internal business systems.Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.Good interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider NPD and cross-functional team.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.Desired:Previous experience within food product development, NPD, or a similar technical food role.Experience supporting factory trials and product scale-up.Knowledge of food legislation, product claims, and customer technical requirements.Experience with nutritional calculation software or similar development systems.Understanding of product costing and raw material sourcing.Experience with product benchmarking and validation activities.TPBN1_UKTJ