Graduate NPD Technologist

• Who We Are
  
  

Science in Sport Group is a world-leader in performance nutrition.

We have two highly regarded brands; SiS which combines world-class knowledge and scientific formulations to provide optimal performance solutions for endurance athletes, supplying over 320 professional teams worldwide. Brand ambassadors include former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy.

PhD Nutrition is a premium active-nutrition brand targeting the active lifestyle community; fuelled by science our products help maximise performance, whether this is building strength, getting leaner, or everyday wellness. PhD brand ambassadors include leading strength and endurance athlete Ross Edgley.

The two brands sell through the Company's phd.com and scienceinsport.com digital platforms, third-party online sites, including Amazon, and extensive retail distribution in the UK and internationally.

In 2022 the company opened a state of the art 160,000 square foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Providing a significant advantage in product costs and customer response time. And this allows Science in Sport to have the highest standards of quality.

Science in Sport is Performance Solutions partner to Ineos Grenadiers cycling team, Tottenham Hotspur, New York City and OGC Nice football clubs, in addition to being the Official Nutrition Partner to the Milwaukee Bucks, 2021 National Basketball Association Champions and in 2023, winner of the women’s marathon at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, Gotytom Gebreslase.

The Role

• Job Type: FTC Maternity Leave cover - 12 months
• Salary: £25,000 per annum
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
• Location: Blackburn
  
  

Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Hybrid working (minimum 3 days in the office)
• Product discount
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%
  
  

The Work - Your 4 Most Important Responsibilities

• Bench-top sample preparation of ready-to-mix powder blends, gels and sports nutrition bars
• Competitor analysis and suppliers prospecting
• Organizing, conducting and analysing product & ingredients taste panels
• Support NPD team with flavour application, product formulation and product analytical testing.
  
  

Accountability – What You Are Responsible For Delivering

• Support for bench-top-sample preparation (“commercial” product launches; as well as Supply Chain-, Technical – and Elite’s Team led requests for samples and/or existing formulation changes)
• Product taste panel management for all team’s project
• Competitor product analysis and recommendations for all team’s project
• Online supplier prospecting – analysing food expo exhibitor lists and presenting recommendations to the team
  
  

Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well

• Degree in Nutritional Science, Food Technology or a related field.
• Experience of working in a life science laboratory or food environment.
• Fast-learner with excellent attention to detail, numeracy- and IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Great interpersonal skills – enthusiastic self-starter with good communication skills.
• Strong passion for sport, fitness and suplements
  
  

Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job

• Samples made timely, following GMP standards and appropriate record keeping
• Taste panel managed professionally to a high food hygiene standard, accurately capturing actionable data to support decision making
• In-depth competitor product analyses produced, capturing pricing, formulation details, flavour mix and other details – data presented alongside recommendations for the team
• First port of call for Supply Chain-, Technical- and Elite’s bench-top sample requests – understands the nature of the request, manages expectations well and informs NPD team proactively
  
  

Specific metrics will be set when in role and will be reviewed and built upon regularly. Alongside this, you will be supported with a personal performance plan that will enable you to continue improving your own performance and impact.

Attributes – experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role.

• Travel Requirements: This role requires commuting to the site at least three times a week. Due to limited public transport options, personal transport is highly desirable.
• Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
  
  

Science in Sport Group is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind in regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We fully support reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, to provide an inclusive and welcoming recruitment experience.