Food Product Developer — Formulation & Sensory

ASR Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group's Thames Refinery in the UK seeks a Research Scientist within the Global Research and Technology team to deliver product development, formulation, and sensory evaluation for new products across Europe. You will translate briefs into technical solutions, work with Marketing, Finance, Quality and Operations to optimise costs, ensure compliance, and support site scale-up.

The role is hands-on and customer‑oriented, requiring collaboration with ingredient suppliers and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, formulation, and sensory evaluation within a food and beverage industry.
• Ability to translate customer briefs into technical development plans and to support cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple development projects and laboratory activities to meet timelines.
• Develop and reformulate products in line with customer requirements, marketing briefs, and manufacturing capability.
• Plan, conduct, and interpret sensory evaluations and provide recommendations.
• Provide technical flavour and application guidance to support product performance and growth.
• Support manufacturing trials, data capture, and technical documentation.

Skills

Product development

Formulation

Sensory evaluation

Cross-functional collaboration

Laboratory practice

Education

BSc in Food Science or Chemistry

Professional certifications (preferred)

Tools

Genesis

Compusense Sensory

SAP PLM

MDG

Job description

ASR Group's Thames Refinery in the UK seeks a Research Scientist within the Global Research and Technology team to deliver product development, formulation, and sensory evaluation for new products across Europe. You will translate briefs into technical solutions, work with Marketing, Finance, Quality and Operations to optimise costs, ensure compliance, and support site scale-up.

The role is hands-on and customer‑oriented, requiring collaboration with ingredient suppliers and cross‑functional