R&D Specialist

R&D Specialist opportunity at Nestle Production Technology Centre in York, focusing on Chocolate & Biscuit programmes, with a broad and hands-on role that will see you work with many different markets and stakeholders to develop and deliver world-class innovations across global Confectionery factories.

Requirements

• Solid experience in an R&D confectionery or bakery environment, or in an operational role closely linked to product development
• Good hands-on product development experience and sound technical knowledge in confectionery, bakery, biscuit or wafer technology
• Understanding of flavour development and optimisation, with particular appreciation of iconic and sensitive flavour profiles and how flavour interacts with process, matrix and ingredients
• Foundational knowledge of biscuit and wafer science, including structure, texture, baking, shelf life and interface with chocolate or flavoured components
• Experience using analytical, statistical and sensory tools to guide product development decisions, interpret results and support project discussions

Benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus
• Generous pension scheme – up to 12% contribution from Nestle
• 12 flexible days on top of 25-day holiday entitlement
• 2 paid volunteering days