New Product Development Technologist – Part Time, HettonleHole

New Product Development Technologist ? Part Time Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear Do you have a passion for food and a background in new product development? Want to take on an engaging part-time role where you can make a real impact in our business? If so, read on.  About Us  Part of a long-established group, Moguntia Food Group is a world-class manufacturer of food mixes, sauces and coatings. Since 1903, we?ve used our wealth of expertise to bring bespoke flavours and edible innovations to customers around the globe. We?re currently looking for a New Product Development Technologist to join us on a part-time basis, working two days per week, covering the hours of 8:00 ? 16:00.  The Benefits  - Competitive salary DOE  - 23 days' holiday pro rata plus Bank Holidays  - A comprehensive induction - Friendly, supportive colleagues - The chance to shape our product range  The Role As a New Product Development Technologist, you?ll support the development of new products, from concept to launch. You?ll also contribute to the improvement of our existing products.  In this important role, you will:  - Develop new food products and contribute your ideas  - Create, finalise and manage internal recipes  - Ensure that products are safe and of the highest standard  - Communicate launch progressions, product tastings and development activities to stakeholders - Carry out water activity tests, as well as PH, salt and other chemical tests when required  - Complete NPD paperwork  About You To join us as a New Product Development Technologist, you?ll need:  - Experience in new product development  - Previous experience of practical factory operations and product development trials and an understanding of the impact this will have on the critical path - Cooking skills and HACCP knowledge  - A good understanding of product shelf life, microbiology and food quality - An understanding of mass production techniques and machinery  - Good IT skills - A passion for food  - A degree (or equivalent) in food science, nutrition or product development  Other organisations may call this role NPD Technologist, Food Development Technologist, Food Product Technologist, Product Development Technologist, or NPD Technician.  Webrecruit and Moguntia Food Group are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you?re seeking your next challenge as a New Product Development Technologist, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency