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Graduate New Product Development Technologist

Job reference: BBGCCD1011
Location: Coventry
Salary: £15000 per annum
Job type: Permanent Full Time
Sector: Manufacturing
Date posted: 25/06/2010
This is an exciting opportunity to join an international food production company in their New Product Development department on a 12 month fixed term contract. Based in Coventry, our client is looking for an innovative and hard-working New Product Development Technologist to provide extensive support in all aspects of product development. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Food Technology/Food Science Graduate looking to develop a career within a multinational company in the FMCG industry.

Job ref: BBGCCD1011
Job title: Graduate New Product Development Technologist
Location: Coventry
Salary: up to £15,000

Main responsibilities include:
*Organising and assisting factory trials - communicating with relevant departments and briefing team members.
*Analysing trial results and applying results to verify specifications for new and existing products.
*Demonstrating knowledge of key ingredients.
*Providing technical support to the department and business.
*Generate concept samples/recipes as for market research purposes and product briefings.

Candidates will hold a minimum of a 2.2 degree in a Food Technology related discipline. Previous experience within the FMCG sector would be advantageous. Candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of food science and the processes involved in new product development.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, creative and committed to establishing a career in the food industry.

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Consultant details

  • Consultant name: Leanne Mowatt
  • Telephone: 01675 461503
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