Senior Product Development Scientist

Tangerine is a successful, growing group of businesses based in the delightful seaside town of Lytham St Annes . We are a family business from Farming Roots.

The Group consists of three divisions VetPlus a global leader in companion animal nutraceuticals, Agri Lloyd, an agriculture focused unit and Mill Farm Sports Village a multi-purpose leisure complex incorporating a fully owned football club with associated facilities.

We are #TeamTangerine

About the role

Tangerine Group currently have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Scientist to be based within our Head Office in Lytham. Working with the Head of R&D you will be responsible for Product Development in creating and developing new and existing products. In addition, you will have the following skills and expertise;

Main duties

• Oversee and troubleshoot any issues arising from existing products.
• Oversee and lead laboratory and production-sized trials of new formulations and ensure that the Head of R&D is kept fully aware of progress, including any problems which arise.
• Source, prepare and create technical documentation (raw material specifications, BOMs, recipes, finished product specifications, etc.) in accordance with current procedures and systems for sign-off by the Head of R&D or deputy. In addition, to liaise with other departments so as to implement the requirements of the technical specifications and validation requirements of new products.
• Lead field research to remain up-to-date with the products available on the market and new product launches. Including attending trade shows and provide feedback to help drive product innovation.
• Build and maintain excellent working knowledge of any new technologies and industry standards.
• Build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders in the areas required to ensure successful product development.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with sales and marketing colleagues in order to gauge feedback on products and identify gaps in the market for new product ideas.
• Answer technical enquiries as required.
• Active participation in product development and R&D meetings. Prepare and deliver presentations to a broad spectrum of delegates. Document all meeting notes/action points and follow up as agreed.
• Routine completion of laboratory and project notebook(s), and maintenance of orderly filing system.

About You

• 2.1 honors degree in a Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology or related discipline is essential with 2 years laboratory experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for continuous learning.
• Flexible working attitude.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
• Good IT skills most notably working experience of MS Office.

This role will be based in our growing HQ-Hub as we THRIVE here at Tangerine on In-person collaboration. We're introducing new features in our HQ-Hub like an In House Chef , to cook up the tastiest food options for all (Our favourite day is Fish & Chips Friday ) Break out spaces, Candidate Experience Lounges and Much More to come! Naturally you'll feel super comfortable here in-between the hours of 8am - 5pm.

Our focus on Diversity and Inclusion is at the centre of our company values. We promote a culture of inclusion in everything we do at #TeamTangerine