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Date Added: Fri 29/08/2025

NPD Technologist- Drinks/ Beverages

Manchester, M1, UK
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Company: ASSOCI8 SOLUTIONS

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £25000 - £35000/annum

Are you passionate about creating the next big thing in drinks? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, flavour-forward environment where innovation meets precision? We're looking for an NPD Technologist with proven experience in the beverage industry to join a dynamic technical team and help shape the future of liquid innovation.

The Role:

As NPD Technologist, you'll be at the heart of product development—from concept to launch. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll bring bold ideas to life while ensuring compliance, quality, and commercial viability.

🔍 Key Responsibilities:

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Develop and refine beverage formulations across categories (RTDs, juices, low/no alcohol, functional drinks, etc.)

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Collaborate with suppliers, flavour houses, and internal teams to source ingredients and packaging

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Manage trials, shelf-life testing, and scale-up processes

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Ensure all products meet regulatory, customer, and internal standards

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Support artwork approval, specifications, and technical documentation

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Stay ahead of trends and contribute to the innovation pipeline

What We're Looking For:

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Experience in NPD within the beverage or drinks sector (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)

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Strong understanding of formulation, flavour development, and processing techniques

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Knowledge of food safety, labelling regulations, and retailer requirements

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Excellent project management and communication skills

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A creative mindset with a practical, solutions-focused approach

Why Join?

You'll be part of a collaborative team that values creativity, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a brand that's pushing boundaries in the drinks space and investing in innovation.

Ready to stir things up? Apply now and let's create something extraordinary
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