NPD Technologist

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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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Job Title:NPD Technologist Location: Dublin Salary: DOE About the Company Our client is a well-established and innovative food ingredients business operating within the Irish and international food manufacturing sector. They specialise in delivering ingredient-based solutions across a variety of markets including processed meat, bakery, snack foods, flexitarian and vegetarian product categories. With a strong focus on quality, technical expertise and customer service, the company partners with leading global ingredient manufacturers and is committed to sustainability and innovation as part of its long-term growth strategy. About the Role The successful candidate will play a key role in developing innovative food solutions, supporting customer projects, and delivering technical expertise across a broad range of applications. This is a highly collaborative and solutions-driven position, ideal for someone with a strong culinary and technical background who enjoys working closely with customers and suppliers. Key Responsibilities Support New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to commercial launch Develop and formulate bespoke blended ingredient solutions tailored to customer requirements Match existing market products and create innovative new solutions for commercial application Provide technical consultation and support to customers on product development challenges Showcase product solutions through culinary applications and demonstrations Conduct kitchen and factory trials to validate product performance and scalability Translate market and consumer trends into commercially viable manufacturing solutions Prepare technical documentation including specifications, SOPs and blending instructions Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards Liaise with suppliers regarding ingredient sourcing, technical specifications and quality documentation Oversee first production runs and support factory trials where required Participate in customer meetings, presentations and supplier engagements Requirements Background as a Chef with a qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Arts or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience Previous experience in an NPD role within value-added meat, food manufacturing or food ingredients Strong creative and innovative mindset with a proven ability to develop new product concepts Excellent culinary skills with experience developing and matching flavours across multiple applications Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and food manufacturing processes Knowledge of food safety systems including HACCP and BRC standards Excellent organisational and project management skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills High attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving Whats on Offer Opportunity to join a growing and innovative organisation Exposure to international ingredient suppliers and market-leading technologies Collaborative and supportive working environment Excellent opportunity for career progression within the food innovation sector For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Daniel Kirwan or email If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #INDOSB1 #INDKIRWAN Skills: new product development

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