New Product Development Scientist

Description

We are hiring on behalf of our client for an exciting New Product Development Scientist opportunity based in Co. Wexford.

This New Product Development Scientist role offers the opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturer at the forefront of functional beverages, powders and nutritional supplements. Working as part of an experienced New Product Development team, youll play a key role in developing innovative products from concept through to commercial launch while collaborating closely with Production, Quality and Procurement.

If you have experience in food, beverage or nutritional supplement development and enjoy taking products from idea to reality, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious business with significant growth plans.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Competitive Salary - €40,000 - €55,000 DOE
2. Develop innovative Sports Nutrition & Health products from concept to launch
3. Join a fast-growing, innovation-led food manufacturing business

The Role

• Develop and formulate innovative beverage, powder and nutritional products.
• Support projects from concept through laboratory development, factory trials and commercial launch.
• Carry out technical assessments, identifying formulation, manufacturing and microbiological risks.
• Lead product validation activities including shelf-life studies, stability testing and microbiological programmes.
• Support production scale-up and troubleshoot technical manufacturing issues.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Procurement teams to ensure products are commercially viable.
• Prepare and maintain product specifications, technical documentation and quality records.
• Support HACCP reviews, raw material risk assessments and change control activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and compliant.
• Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging ingredients and product innovation opportunities.
• Support customer technical queries and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Person

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Nutrition or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience within New Product Development in food, beverage or nutritional supplements.
• Strong knowledge of beverage and powder formulation.
• Experience with shelf-life studies, microbiological testing and product validation.
• Good understanding of HACCP, Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience supporting factory trials and product scale-up.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Full authorisation to work in Ireland.

The Reward

• Competitive salary of €40,000 - €55,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Company pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellness programme.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Company events.
• On-site parking.
• Career progression within a rapidly expanding business.
• Supportive, collaborative and innovative working environment.