Product Technologist

Partnership Recruiting have a new and exciting vacancy for a Product Technologist to join our clients R&D team at their facility based in Irvine where you will work on product formulations & product performance from conception through to product launch in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

· Help support the development of a portfolio of new formulations and products that are cost effective, delivered on time and are compliant to the applicable regulatory and statutory laws and legislation for the country of use.

· Help the R & D team with the development process from lab through to scale up and delivery onto the plant - working with other key operational team members from Lab, Process, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, QA, SHE

· Carry out routine laboratory and pilot scale processes using a range of equipment to prepare product samples as required.

· Take part in continuous improvement initiatives within the company to ensure that there is rationalisation of raw materials and packaging.

· Help and support new product development team members to support evolving business.

Experience & Skills Required:

· A degree in Chemistry or HNC/HND in a relevant field.

· Previous Lab experience is preferred - ideally within a chemical environment however will also consider people from food / drinks environments.

· Knowledge of laboratory measuring equipment such as viscometers, pH, % solids is beneficial.

· Dynamic, flexible, and motivated.

· Strong problem solver with excellent communication skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate with experience/knowledge in QA, lab testing and sample making! Contact us today on (phone number removed) to discuss this role in more detail or apply direct for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed