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
What’s 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 daniel.kirwan@osborne.ie 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.
