Job Summary:
The Innovation Technologist is a key role within our organization, responsible for formulating, validating, commercializing, and executing the NPD and product change agenda. This 9-month fixed-term contract opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact on our product offerings.
Responsibilities:
i. Partner with the commercial team to develop innovative product solutions that meet consumer preferences.
1. ii. Collaborate with the production, quality, and finance teams to ensure alignment on product requirements.
2. iii. Plan, coordinate, and manage new product development projects to meet market and company needs.
3. iv. Work on required briefs and desired outcomes to support the validation of our consumer offer.
4. v. Comprehensively test new ideas, equipment, formulations, and production methods to improve existing products.
5. vi. Apply sound quality assurance principles to new developments.
6. vii. Conduct research in support of the NPD and commercial planning process to drive continuous product improvement.
7. viii. Collect, evaluate, and interpret data to write reports detailing trial results and proposed solutions.
8. ix. Test all new products/formulations prior to commercial launch for allergen and nutritional claims.
9. x. Maintain accurate records of decisions and outcomes.