Food Technologist II

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST II 

 

Glanbia 

 

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey 

 

The Opportunity 

 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Food Technologist to join our team in a

Ready-to-eat focused, mid-level role. In this position, you will independently and collaboratively drive the development of ready-to-eat products, powders, tablets, capsules, and from initial concept through to successful execution. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of bringing new concepts to market, with particular expertise in formulating powdered beverages. You will need to manage multiple projects efficiently, demonstrating strong critical thinking, organizational, and communication skills. Our organization values trust, honesty, integrity, and equity, and we expect all team members to uphold these principles in their work. Please Note: This lab-based role involves exposure to all food allergens (milk, soy, nuts, peanuts, wheat, egg, etc.) and includes tasting a variety of product types. This permanent position will report to the

 

New Product Development (60%):

• Formulate and Develop food and supplement products, mainly ready-to-eat (RTE) items; sweet and savory snacks, confectionary, bakery products, pre-packed meals.  Also including; powders, capsules, and tablets, beverages.
• Innovate and create prototypes by experimenting with diverse formulations and flavor profiles. Transform initial concepts into products that excel in taste, functionality, and quality.
• Reformulate products to maintain compliance and meet customer expectations, ensuring our products lead in quality and regulatory adherence.
• Organizes sensory panels and conducts rigorous product testing to ensure we deliver a great tasting product meeting Sensory Action Standard.
• Assess and validate ingredient options and vendors to ensure they meet our quality and regulatory standards. Build strong relationships with key suppliers to secure raw materials for our products.
• Inputs raw material specifications and formulas into product development software.
• Estimate preliminary product costs, considering every aspect from ingredient sourcing to manufacturing.
• Develop precise nutritional and supplement facts panels, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Oversee pilot and scale-up manufacturing runs. Manage the transition from lab-scale experiments to full-scale production, resolving any issues promptly to guarantee consistent, high-quality outcomes.
• Uphold and enforce rigorous safety procedures and protocols throughout the development process. Set the standard for safety and compliance, ensuring a secure and efficient working environment for the team.
• Direct and execute comprehensive analytical testing of raw materials and factory trials.
• Validate that all formulations meet performance and stability criteria, ensuring the highest product quality.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members as required.
• Travel Expectations: 10%

Documentation (20%)

• Accurately document all aspects of the formulation process, including variables tested, results obtained, and product stability. Enter detailed information into lab notebooks and the Formula Management System to maintain a comprehensive record of product development activities.
• Produces formula cost information; works with purchasing, finance, and sales teams to help establish final product pricing; initiates new item documents and set-up for all product intr