Raw Materials Development Technologist

An established food manufacturing business producing a wide range of ambient products is looking for a Senior Raw Material Development Technologist to join its R&D team in Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food technologist who enjoys practical development work, structured trials and using technical insight to improve the way raw materials perform within an ambient food manufacturing environment. The role You will take raw material development projects from the initial brief through to testing, evaluation and approval. Working closely with colleagues across R&D, Procurement, Quality and Operations, you will turn trial results into clear recommendations that support product performance, manufacturing efficiency and the wider sourcing strategy. Your responsibilities will include: * Building productive technical relationships with suppliers and external partners. * Managing several development projects simultaneously, ensuring priorities, timelines and commercial objectives remain on track. * Reviewing trial findings, identifying technical risks and presenting practical recommendations to relevant stakeholders. * Planning and completing laboratory and pilot-scale assessments to establish how new or alternative raw materials perform. * Maintaining accurate project records, test results and technical reports within the relevant development systems. * Supporting improvement projects...