New Product Development Officer

Description:

MicroLub is currently hiring for a number of roles, including technical roles. As a New Product Development Officer at MicroLub, located at Nexus, Discovery Way, Leeds, you will help us develop new products and recipes which are healthier, more nutritious and more sustainable, yet feel and taste just as good as the original versions. You will play a crucial role in advancing application of our ingredient technology solution and report directly to the Technical Director of the company.

You will have experience of working within a research or industrial environment, alongside a BSc in a relevant subject. You will also have good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.

What does the role entail?

As a New Product Development Officer, your main duties will include:

· Improving existing products and the development of new products, outlining procedures and specifications;

· Ensuring ingredient functionality in final products fits the purpose of the customer;

· Performing assays for ingredients and final products characterisation, sizing, lubrication, rheological properties, etc;

· Running informal tasting of ingredients and finished products;

· Analysing data and plotting it in graphical form, using relevant software; e.g. OriginPro, Excel, etc., and recommend improvements;

· Preparing PowerPoint presentations, including laboratory work, materials, and protocols as required, and preparing progress reports for the project to present to industrial partners in a timely manner;

· Preparing samples for sending to customers where relevant;

· Liaising with customers to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships;

· Collaborating with research team members, ensuring excellent communication;

· Providing health and safety and data security inductions and training for new members;

· Contributing to the health and safety assessment of the research team as required, including COSHH, SOPs, data and risk assessments;

· Working independently and also as part of a larger team of researchers, engaging in knowledge-transfer activities where appropriate and feasible;