Food Scientist

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food innovation company in London is seeking a Food Scientist for R&D. In this full-time, on-site role, you will create sustainable confectionery alternatives. Responsibilities include developing new products, conducting sensory evaluations, and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate has a BSc and MSc in Food Science, with over 3 years of experience in product development. The company offers a salary of £39,000–£45,000, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-based incentives

Health benefits including private medical cover

Gym membership

Professional development support

Great snacks and barista-level coffee

Central location with excellent transport links

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in product development, ideally in chocolate, confectionery, or plant-based categories.
• Solid understanding of ingredient functionality and sensory science.
• Hands-on approach to experimentation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Developing and prototyping new products, focusing on flavour, texture, and shelf life.
• Designing sensory evaluations and interpreting data.
• Collaborating to support scale-up and process improvements.

Skills

Product development

Sensory science

Ingredient functionality

Flavour chemistry

Statistical methods

Collaboration

Education

BSc and MSc in Food Science or related field

Tools

HACCP compliance

Job description

Job Description

Food Scientist (R&D)

East London | £39,000–£45,000 + performance incentives | Full-time, on-site

About the Role

You’ll be at the forefront of creating sustainable confectionary alternatives, helping to turn innovative concepts into scalable, high-quality products. From running sensory panels and analysing testing data to maintaining hygiene standards and working closely with other teams, this role offers variety, impact, and the chance to help shape a more ethical food system.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and prototyping new products, with attention to flavour, texture, and shelf life
• Designing and running sensory evaluations—including panel recruitment, training, and data interpretation
• Collaborating with Operations to support scale-up and process improvements
• Working with Sales to support customer-specific applications and product customisation
• Leading food safety and hygiene practices, including HACCP compliance
• Maintaining clear, accurate documentation of formulations, batches, and test results

What We’re Looking For

• BSc and MSc in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or a related field
• 3+ years’ experience in product development—ideally in chocolate, confectionery, or plant-based categories
• Solid understanding of ingredient functionality, sensory science, and flavour chemistry
• Experience applying statistical or data science methods to product or sensory testing
• HACCP Level 3 (or higher), with practical experience implementing food safety systems
• A collaborative mindset and a hands-on approach to experimentation and problem-solving

Not sure you tick every box? If you bring relevant skills and enthusiasm, we’d still love to hear from you.

Salary, Benefits & Perks

• £39,000–£45,000 per year, depending on experience
• Performance-based incentives
• Health benefits including private medical cover and gym membership
• Professional development support and growth opportunities
• A welcoming, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
• Office perks including great snacks and barista-level coffee
• Central East London location with excellent transport links

Apply Now

If you’re excited to contribute to a more sustainable and innovative food future, this could be your next step. Apply today and bring your scientific expertise to a purpose-driven team.