Senior Npd Technologist - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Vitaflo (International) Limited

Description

Company description:
Vitaflo (International) Limited

For more than 25 years, Vitaflo has developed innovative specialised clinical nutritional products for inherited metabolic disorders, pediatric?kidney disease, and specialised diets such as the ketogenic diet.

Vitaflo products offer patients choice, flexibility, and convenience.

We combine the latest medical research, together with insights on changing modern lifestyles to best support patients in the compliance of restrictive therapeutic diets.

Vitaflo continues its mission of Enhancing Lives Together with research and development at the heart of what we do.


Job description:

We are part of Nestlé Health Science and continue to expand our global footprint with a worldwide presence in Clinical Nutrition.

Behind our pioneering company are people who drive breakthroughs in research and development, creating innovative impact.

Our employees are at the heart of what we stand for with 96% saying they are proud to work for us and 94% recommending Vitaflo as a good place to work.

Our Headquarters, based in Liverpool, is the hub of innovative and creative activity.

We strive to be at the cutting edge of our industry sector with patient's needs being at the forefront of our mind.

We work collaboratively, share our knowledge and expertiseand above all love what we do and why we do it.


Senior New Product Development Technologist
Are you passionate about product development, with a high level of manufacturing process knowledge and an interest in clinical nutrition?

If so, we have the role just for you

Vitaflo (International) Ltd are currently looking to recruit for a key role within the Research and Development department:

• A full-time, permanent Senior New Product Development (NPD) Technologist

What will you do?
As a Senior NPD Technologist, your main responsibilities will consist of the following:

• Lead the development of new products, and renovations of existing products, from concept to industrialisation from a defined brief
• Organise, execute and evaluate NPD trials both on site and externally
• Drive cross functional working at all stages of NPD projects to ensure seamless, transparent, compliant, and documented input to the product development process.

Who are we looking for?
For this role, we are looking for applicants who possess the following:
Essential

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) in Food Science / Technology or other relevant discipline
• Previous NPD or process development experience in a food manufacturing or clinical nutrition setting
• Technical food manufacturing knowledge in an area relevant to ambient liquids/ semi solids or powders e.g. knowledge and experience in spray drying, UHT, pasteurisation or powder blending
• Passion to deliver the best possible, commercially viable products
• Enthusiasm to travel to lead manufacturing trials
• Ability to work on multiple high priority projects
• Ability to manage, mentor or train other members of the team
• Ability to use initiative, prioritise and problem solve in managing a product portfolio
• Proven track record in effective relationship management with external business partners
• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• An understanding of clinical nutrition

What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shut down
• Volunteering opportunities
• Hybrid Working combination of working in the office and at home