Flavor Lab Technician: Craft Innovative Flavors

Carbery Group; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbery Group is seeking a Flavour Technician to join the Flavour Creation team in the UK. You will weigh, mix and prepare flavour formulations, handling liquids, powders and spray-dried flavours while ensuring precise documentation and lab safety.

You’ll support development projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver flavour solutions. The role offers hands-on lab experience, learning opportunities from experienced colleagues, and a pathway to build expertise in flavour

Qualifications

• Scientific background in Chemistry, Food Science, Biology, Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to follow formulations accurately.
• A careful, methodical approach with strong focus on quality and consistency.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Strong organisational and time management for tasks and priorities.
• Good communication and teamwork in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, measure and combine ingredients to prepare flavour formulations per provided formulas.
• Prepare flavour samples using liquids, powders and spray-dried flavours.
• Support the Flavour Creation team with new developments and customer projects, ensuring on-time sample prep.
• Maintain accurate formulation records, sample prep details and lab data in internal systems.
• Monitor and maintain raw material stocks, ensuring proper labelling and storage.
• Collaborate with Flavour Creation, Production and Sample Bay to run laboratory activities smoothly.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised lab environment following procedures and safety standards.
• Assist in sensory and technical evaluations, including sample prep for panels and presentations.

Skills

Scientific background

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Willingness to learn

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Good communication

Education

BSc in Chemistry or Food Science or related

Job description

Carbery Group is seeking a Flavour Technician to join the Flavour Creation team in the UK. You will weigh, mix and prepare flavour formulations, handling liquids, powders and spray-dried flavours while ensuring precise documentation and lab safety.

You’ll support development projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver flavour solutions. The role offers hands-on lab experience, learning opportunities from experienced colleagues, and a pathway to build expertise in flavour