Product Development Manager - Food Coatings

Job Location	Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time

Job Description

An innovate young start-up business that has recently acquired a major round of investment is currently recruiting for a Product Development Manager (Food Coatings) to join its team based in Cambridge. The business focuses on a natural alternative to plastic,stemming from plant-based protein - a first of its kind in industry. As Head of Engineering, you will lead company direction on the scale-up of microcapsule products - which has a primary application to the food industry.As Product Development Manager (Food Coatings), you will be responsible for the development of novel coating technology applied onto food & nutraceutical products whilst having the ability to lead projects and play as a key interface for customers/clients.Product Development Manager responsibilities

Screening different bio-based polymers dispersions and / or solution formulations to create food contact microcapsules, coatings, and films.
Developing materials which could be used as a barrier against grease, moisture, and oxygen.
Assessing the functional properties of microcapsules and coatings such as barrier performance, shelf life, water solubility, taste, and visual impact.
Ensuring food safety and compliance of the microcapsules and coatings formulations.
Utilising of techniques for microencapsulation post treatment as spray drying.
Designing and developing prototype machinery to simulate the coating technology on different food and packaging applications.
Preparing reports on procedures tested and eliminate methods that are unsuccessful.
Responsible for validation testing of its development e.g. migration testing, shelf life and biodegradability testing among others.
Researching patents, copyrights, and trademarks in food contact material applications.
In collaboration with other teams, ensuring product certification and quality measures are designed and met.

Product Development Manager requirements

Possess a BSc level qualification in Biology, Chemistry or Food Science.
Extensive knowledge gained within the food industry - working on food coatings.
Expertise in (food) polymer science and formulation.
Experience in laboratory analysis for mechanical and chemical performances.
Develop, optimize, and validate barrier assessment methodologies.
Troubleshoot issues and determine the cause of a plans success or failure.
Working knowledge in food manufacturing and GMPs.
Excellent understanding of processing technologies and end user applications across Food and Beverage markets.
Excellent project management abilities.
Keeps up to date with changes in the market and technology that would affect new product development.
Must be a team player and possess excellent communication skills.
Must be creative, detail-oriented and must be able to multi-task.

In return, there is a real opportunity for the successful candidate to join a progressive business who are leading the way on innovation and development of alternative plastic materials. This will be coupled with a very competitive package including companyshare options and rapid growth.

Keyskills :
chemistryfood sciencepolymerfood coatings

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