Product Development Technologist

Jellyfish Recruitment
Greater London
1 week ago
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Our client, a leader in botanical research & development, is looking for a Product Development Technologist to develop high-quality flavour/taste extraction processes for the food industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Design, refine & scale up botanical extraction techniques to maximise yield, quality & sustainability.
  2. Work with R&D & product teams to create botanical formulations from concept to launch.
  3. Conduct hands-on trials to test & enhance extraction methods.
  4. Compliance & Quality: Ensure extracts meet purity, potency & regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, EFSA etc).
  5. Work with cross-functional teams, suppliers & partners to enhance extraction processes.

Requirements:

  1. Experience in an R&D role within botanical extraction (ideally with focus on taste across food industry).
  2. Knowledge of solvent extraction, steam distillation, cold pressing or related technologies.
  3. Strong analytical, problem-solving & documentation skills.
  4. Understanding of flavour chemistry & botanical extracts for food, beverages & nutraceuticals.
  5. Degree (BSc/MSc) in a related field such as Biochemistry, BioTech, Chemistry, Food Science would be of interest (but not essential).

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of cutting-edge botanical research & product innovation. Apply today!

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Science, and Quality Assurance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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