Formulation & NPD Technician

Formulation & NPD Technician - Food - Permanent

Our client is a leading food ingredient manufacturer. At present they are seeking a Formulation & NPD Technician on a permanent basis at their site in Worcestershire.

Candidates will be responsible for supporting the Lead Formulator in all aspects of product development, optimisation, and testing, covering a wide range of product categories, including bread mixes, improvers, allergen-free items, baking powders, confectionery, and vitamin blends. Developing new products as well as improving and optimising existing products across all customers and brands.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Lead Formulator in the formulation, development, optimisation, and testing of new product formulations.
• Devise experimental procedures and baking tests to evaluate and refine product performance
• Document and analyse data collected from trials and experiments
• Maintain comprehensive documentation systems to record and track product development activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams in areas such as Baking center, commercial, production, quality, and marketing
• Ensure all product formulations and development processes adhere to relevant regulatory and quality standards
• Participate in troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts to address any issues that arise during product development

Candidates will be degree qualifiedwith aBSc or HND or equivalent in Chemistry or Food science or related field is essential and will possess a fundamental understanding of product formulation and the properties and functionalities of food ingredients