Senior Development Technologist RTD

Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc.; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Middlesbrough seeks a Senior Product Development Technologist for its Ready To Drink portfolio. This role involves leading the development of innovative liquid products from concept to commercialization with a focus on scale-up processes. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of R&D experience and a degree in Food Science. The position offers hybrid working options and a competitive compensation package including benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health & dental plan

401K

Staff discounts

Generous family leave policy

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of R&D experience.
• Product development skills in RTD.
• HACCP knowledge & Food Safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new liquid protein shakes and sports drinks.
• Support production sites with manufacturability guidance.
• Create accurate product documentation.

Skills

RTD product formulation

Process scale-up

Shelf life testing

Beverage formulation knowledge

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

SAP

Job description

Senior Product Development Technologist – Ready To Drink Portfolio – Middlesbrough

The Opportunity

At Glanbia Performance Nutrition, we are looking for a Senior RTD Product Development Technologist to join our R&D Team. In this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of new and exciting liquid RTD products for our European and International products portfolio, from concept creation to implementation in factories. You will lead the liquid development workstream, ensuring robust technical expertise is applied to gain a competitive advantage and deliver liquid solutions right the first time.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new liquid protein shakes and sports nutrition drinks from concept to commercialization, including some lab work, trials, and productions.
• Lead small-scale initiatives such as process improvements, value engineering, flavour extensions and ideation sessions with flavour houses and co‑manufacturers.
• Support production sites by providing manufacturability guidance and contributing to continuous improvement projects.
• Act as a subject matter expert, contributing to building relationships with key suppliers and advancing our knowledge and capabilities.
• Build effective collaborative partnerships with Marketing, Supply Chain and Suppliers, providing direction to cross‑functional teams.
• Lead liquid scale‑up and implementation of new formulas in our internal and contract manufacturing facilities.
• Create accurate and high‑quality documentation, including product briefs, timelines, liquid workbooks, test plans, reports, specifications, and IP protection.
• The role is Middlesbrough based but with flexible working from home arrangements (50%). We will consider remote‑to‑site applications too.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Skills in RTD product formulation are essential.
• Skills and interest in process scale‑up from laboratory to factory are essential.
• Understanding of pilot plant operations and how to trial products using one is desired.
• Skills in shelf life testing are desired.
• Specific knowledge of beverage formulation, ingredients, and processing is desired.
• Effective leadership skills are essential.
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills, including relationship building, facilitation, and written/verbal communication skills.

Ideal Requirements / Qualifications

• 3-5 years R&D experience; A Degree in Food Science or equivalent is essential.
• Product development and organoleptic assessment skills in RTD.
• HACCP knowledge & Food Safety awareness.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook) and SAP if possible.
• Personal interest in Sports Nutrition.
• Creative mind willing to try new ways of working.
• Ingredients knowledge a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills.
• Excellent project management and time management skills.
• Accuracy & attention to detail.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and How You Will Work

The opportunity will be based in Middlesbrough with hybrid working arrangements available, which allows you greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work‑life balance.

What We Would Like to Offer You

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on‑demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, and 401K.

About Glanbia

Glanbia is a better nutrition company with three divisions: Performance Nutrition, Health & Nutrition and Dairy Nutrition. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 5,800 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award‑winning and market‑leading brands and ingredients in more than 100 countries worldwide.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates. We will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.