NPD Technologist

* Complete customer product development & internal led innovation projects as assigned.

* Continuously build expertise on functional ingredients and nutrients - to be kept up to date on market trends.

* Be able to communicate professionally and effectively with our customers to assure robust scoping of all projects.

* Provide formulation and Nutrition support to all sections of the business and customers.

* Assure during the scoping process that our business truly understands the customer requirements and we can provide accurate indicative costs and approve/reject projects on this basis.

* Assure that in the scoping process we agree criteria in the scoping stage for product approval by the customer.

* Assure that all product development solutions are designed effectively to meet the customer requirements locked in the scoping stage which will include organoleptic, quality, legal & regulatory, stability and cost.

* Be able to design a product formulation from the customer idea

* Where applicable, complete sensory assessment prior to submission to the customer to assure that from an organoleptic perspective the products meet the agreed brief.

* Consider the role of the final packaging in the product shelf life based on industrial experience.

* Make informed decisions about the product shelf life based on the ingredient list, method of manufacture and final product packaging to be able to advise the customer as to an indicative product shelf life.

* Be able to advise customer on methodology to validate product shelf life.

* Assist in preparation and training provided to sales representatives and customers.

* Work alongside procurement and quality to identify and on board new raw material suppliers to meet customer needs as per the process. Ensure full approval is completed in a timely manner.

* Complete training for the broader team in product development.

* Provide technical inputs for supplier raw material approval.