Senior Beverage Technologist supporting Research and Development at AG Barr, focusing on formulation and quality in beverage innovation. Engaging in product testing from concept to production.
Responsibilities
Leading the formulation aspects of projects from concept through to launch.
Creating & developing great tasting liquid formulations.
Use of strong product development & sensory knowledge to validate prototypes.
Value engineering existing recipes without impacting on product quality.
Benchmarking of competitor products.
Managing the introduction of new raw materials into the business using our raw material and recipe management system.
Working closely with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure the successful scale up from lab trials into production.
Ensuring product quality is consistent throughout shelf life.
Generating accurate nutritional and recipe specifications using our raw material and recipe management system.
Providing technical support on consumer & trade enquiries.
Representing formulation in project meetings.
Requirements
Educated to degree level with significant experience in a formulation R&D environment or equivalent with a strong knowledge of sensory evaluation tools & techniques.
Excellent knowledge of formulation and processing in food or drink, both in the development phase and in scaling to a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge and operation of ISO, BRC, HACCP and other quality management systems is essential.
You will also demonstrate our AG Barr behaviours of Being Honest, Accountable, Connected and Brave.
Benefits
Uncapped bonus linked to business performance
Defined contribution Pension
Up to 34 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
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