R&D Technician

Position: R&D Technician

Based: Haddenham, United Kingdom

Type of contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Compounding of seasonings samples (some cooking and working with meat & poultry ingredients may be required). Application of seasonings onto relevant base per Customer / Developer requests. Assist in preparing samples for research, shelf-life test, and other requirements.

Prepare and dispatch samples to customers globally meeting specific customs requirements for each country. Working with existing systems to create the necessary documents and liaising with International Trade Compliance team.

Maintain laboratory stock of raw materials including experimental raw materials, keeping stock levels at an appropriate level. Must ensure Raw Material and Product retains, in accordance with the Gold Standard Programme, are kept as required and are within shelf-life date requirements.

Ensuring all activities are conducted in accordance with Company, Third Party and Customer requirements and in line with key performance indicators

Sampling and picking up of raw materials from the factory located on the same site.

Setting up an internal tasting panel for flavour evaluation of raw materials and finished products including FTO trial samples. Maintaining tasting records

Attendance and participation at routine sensory panels, both R&D and Quality

Working on existing lab systems to maintain data and traceability of raw materials and finished products.

Be cross trained on a range of other duties in the department to participate in cover for daily activity of R&D Lab team as required to ensure tasks are completed in accordance with deadlines.

Manage Third Party calibration of scales and equipment for R&D Lab in order to meet requirements of the QMS, Regulatory and Audit requirements

Maintain a clean and safe Laboratory environment in accordance with health & safety standards.

Conducting internal audits (HACCP, quality systems, food safety, glass and Health & Safety)

Support the preparation and execution of External Customer and Third Party Audit programme

Lead and/or actively participate in continuous improvement projects

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Further educated to HNC or equivalent in a science subject (preferably chemistry / biochemistry).Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices.

Degree in Food Science / Nutrition / Consumer Science would be advantageous.

Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment working within Laboratory or Food Industry.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.

PC literate as a minimum.

Attention to detail.

Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data.

Willing and capable to learn new skills.

Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment.

Effective Time Management Skills

Ability to work to tight deadlines and to deal with constant changes

COMPANY

Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our Power of People principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

TO APPLY

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

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