Development Technologist

## Development Technologist Apply locations:
Ellandtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R - 790

Primary Location :

ELLAND, United Kingdom At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a
** passion for food
** and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With
** sustainability at the heart
** of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions,
** we make food matter for people and the planet**. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company,
** join us** !
** Passionate about food and ready to kick-start your career in food innovation?
** Join Solina at our Elland site in West Yorkshire, where you'll help develop innovative sauces, marinades and dressings for leading food service and QSR brands. Innovation, collaboration, and a passion for food are at the heart of everything we do and we're now looking for a
** Development Technologist
** to join our R&D team.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you're looking for a hands-on role where you can work directly with food and build a career in product innovation. You’ll join a close-knit, collaborative R&D team where people genuinely work together, support each other, and share a passion for bringing new ideas to life.

Working closely with experienced Development Technologists and Development Chefs, you'll gain exposure to the full product development journey - from identifying food trends and creating kitchen samples to supporting factory trials, customer presentations and successful commercial launches.
** Key Responsibilities
** As a Development Technologist, you'll play an important role in developing innovative food solutions while supporting projects from concept through to launch.

Your responsibilities will include:  
• Supporting New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects from concept through to commercial launch  
• Developing, preparing and presenting product samples in the development kitchen  
• Assisting with recipe development, reformulation, product optimisation, ingredient testing and sup plier evaluations  
• Supporting kitchen trials, factory trials and first production runs  
• Researching food trends, ingredients and market innovations to inspire new product concepts  
• Participating in taste panels, benchmarking and product evaluations  
• Supporting customer presentations, innovation sessions and cross-functional project meetings  
• Collaborating with Commercial, Technical, Process, Procurement and Operations teams to deliver successful product launches  
• Maintaining a clean, organised and professional development kitchen

No two days are the same. One day you could be creating new recipe concepts in the development kitchen, the next supporting a factory trial, presenting samples to customers or researching the latest food trends.
** What we’re looking for
** You'll enjoy this role if you:  
• Have a genuine passion for food, cooking and product innovation  
• Enjoy creating and developing new food concepts and recipes  
• Are interested in both hands-on kitchen work and technical product development  
• Are organised and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment  
• Have a proactive, curious and problem-solving mindset  
• Are eager to learn and develop within an international food business
** Skills & Experience
** Essential  
• Degree, HND or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts or a related discipline or equivalent industry experience  
• Strong passion for food and product development  
• Good organisational and communication skills  
• Computer literate  
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams  Desirable  
• Experience with in FMCG food manufacturing  
•…