Flavor Applications Scientist: Benchtop R&D & Sensory

Tribonet; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trilogy Flavors in Abingdon, UK, is seeking an Application Scientist to bridge flavor development and functional food science. You will test and optimize natural flavors across matrices and collaborate with flavor chemists, sales, and external manufacturers.

The role emphasizes hands-on bench work, sensory evaluation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across USDA Organic, FDA, and international standards, with GLP/GMP practices in the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline (Advanced degree preferred).
• 3-5+ years hands-on experience in flavor applications, product development, or food manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of flavor chemistry within beverages, dairy, or savory applications.

Responsibilities

• Execute bench-top trials to evaluate flavor performance and taste profiles.
• Develop baseline formulations to screen and present Trilogy’s flavor library to clients.
• Troubleshoot application challenges and translate briefs into flavor strategies.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and Account Managers and present prototypes.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to scale from lab to production.

Skills

Sensory Acuity

Project Management

Technical Proficiency

Flavor Applications

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or Food Engineering

Tools

Laboratory analytical tools

Job description

Trilogy Flavors in Abingdon, UK, is seeking an Application Scientist to bridge flavor development and functional food science. You will test and optimize natural flavors across matrices and collaborate with flavor chemists, sales, and external manufacturers.

The role emphasizes hands-on bench work, sensory evaluation, and ensuring regulatory compliance across USDA Organic, FDA, and international standards, with GLP/GMP practices in the lab.