Development Technologist -12 month fixed term contract
Müller UK & Ireland, Donnington Wood, Telford and Wrekin
Development Technologist -12 month fixed term contract
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Müller UK & Ireland, Donnington Wood, Telford and Wrekin
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 6 days ago, 8 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 2047040ac273442c8fce8acf0ec8a4ce
Location ref: Donnington Wood, Telford and Wrekin
Full Job Description
We're looking for a Development Technologist to join our UK R&D team for a fixed term of 12 months. You'll lead product development projects from concept to launch, managing R&D activities through the Product Evolution Process (PEP) while delivering innovative dairy products that meet consumer, customer and business needs.,
- Develop and optimise recipes, ensuring compliance with quality, food safety, nutritional and legal requirements.
- Create and present new product concepts and conduct kitchen, pilot plant and factory trials.
- Manage product testing, shelf-life studies and project documentation.
- Support scale-up activities and product launches, working closely with production teams.
- Source and approve new ingredients, build supplier relationships and manage briefs.
- Contribute to project planning, risk management, costings and stakeholder updates.
- Ensure all development work complies with Müller standards and relevant legislation.
Degree qualified in Food Science, Dairy Technology or a related discipline. - Knowledge of dairy science, processing and nutrition.
- Experience in food or dairy product development is desirable.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Passion for food innovation with a creative mindset.
- Effective communicator and team player, able to manage multiple projects.
- Comfortable travelling to Müller sites and co-packers across the UK when required.
Contract: Full Time, 12 month fixed term contract Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week What We Offer - Competitive salary and annual bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Pension scheme with up to 8% matched employer contribution
- Life Assurance and Health Care Cash Plan
- Enhanced family leave benefits
- Müller Rewards discounts platform
- Career development opportunities About Müller Müller has been a trusted household brand in the UK for over 30 years and is now the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, selected from supermarket shelves more than 208 million times each year.