R&D Technologist

R&D Technologist (Coating)

Haddenham, UK

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and launch new products (including duplications) for specified customers to achieve sales growth.

• Link design activity to business strategy by delivering innovative products within the constraints of the brief.

• Use sound commercial and technical awareness of our ingredients, processes and customer requirements to deliver 'right first time’.

• Provide technical support to operations/logistics/purchasing for cost release, quality maintenance and improvement programmes.

• Interact with customers to support relationship building and customer intimacy strategy.

• Interact with suppliers and the general marketplace to ensure up to date ingredients and technologies are employed in new developments.

• Compounding of samples. Coating and cooking up products in application, working with meat & poultry ingredients will be required in a regular basis. Application of seasonings onto relevant base per Customer / Developer requests. Assist in preparing samples for research, shelf life testing, sensory, and other requirements. This will require use of fryers.

• Prepare and dispatch samples to customers globally meeting specific customs requirements for each country. Working with existing systems to create the necessary documents and liaising with International Trade Compliance team.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Food technology/Food Science Degree or Further educated to HNC or equivalent in a science subject.

• Driving license would be a plus.

• Similar role in a manufacturing environment working within Laboratory or Food Industry.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.

• PC literate as a minimum.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data.

• Willing and capable to learn new skills.

• Must be willing to work in a manufacturing environment.

• Effective Time Management Skills.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to deal with constant changes.

COMPANY

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 14 000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Schwartz.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our "Power of People" principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

TO APPLY

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.