Junior NPD Scientist

Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in the UK is seeking an innovative professional to lead product development projects. You will collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, marketing, and quality teams to deliver quality products. A Bachelor’s degree in a food-related science and demonstrated laboratory skills are essential. This role provides a supportive environment focused on work-life balance and career growth, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the beverage industry.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career growth opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Agricultural Engineering.
• Demonstrated laboratory skills in a food/beverage setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects assigned with support from the line manager.
• Develop new products on time and in full.
• Create recipes and manufacturing instructions.
• Execute scientific work on development projects.
• Maintain full traceability of products in the lab.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in a food-related science field

Job description

Who We Are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

You’ll be responsible for innovating new and exciting liquids in line with our launch plans. Working cross functionally with supply chain, marketing, quality and project management you’ll help deliver quality products to market right first time.

What You'll Do

• With the support of the line manager lead and coordinate projects assigned.
• Responsible for the delivery development of new products on time in full
• With the support of the line manager create recipes of compounds, emulsions, flavour mixes and finished products. Develop manufacturing instructions to be implemented in concentrates and bottling plants.
• Acquire technical expertise through delivery of new formulations.
• Execute scientific / technical work on development projects.
• Support any production required (Intermediates & finished products).
• Supported by the line Manager, provide technical support to strategic projects, cost savings and Value optimization programs.
• Ensure documentation pertaining to any project, formulation or idea is captured and put in place within the SBFE database.
• Reliably produce samples in the lab and responsible for obtaining an appropriate record production of samples and analytical results.
• Analytical validation and recording of samples or batches made in the lab.
• With the support of the line manager, writes and reviews procedures, instructions and guidelines relevant to the NPD process and equipment in the lab. (QEHS, Risk's prevention, 5S system, Lean…)
• Assist and support the continuous improvement of the NPD organization, processes and wow. Reports any significant variation and faults to the area owner and line Manager.

Laboratory Tasks

• Support to Lab Assistants to the lab organization. Ensures labelling, materials and fixtures (accessories) are in place, correct and of appropriate grade.
• Support to Lab Assistants for the good order in the laboratory, the use of equipment, cleaning and schedules, quality systems and procedures / processes.
• Independently operates the lab equipment required for NPD delivery.
• Creates, maintains and monitors de lab cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Maintains the records of ingredients, processes and procedures for full traceability of all products.

What's in it for you

Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

What You need to be successful

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a food-related science field (Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Agricultural Engineering).
• Demonstrated laboratory skills, within food/beverage setting would be advantageous.

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.