Product Developer & Sensory Scientist

ASR Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group in Thames Refinery, UK, is seeking a Research Scientist to deliver product development, formulation, and sensory evaluation for new products. The role involves working closely with Marketing to translate customer briefs into technical solutions, alongside collaboration with Finance and Quality to ensure product scalability.

The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. in Food Science or Chemistry, and experience in product formulation and sensory evaluation within the food and beverage sector. Skills in managing timelines and collaborating cross-functionally are essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced in product development, formulation, and sensory evaluation within the food and beverage industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and customer requests effectively.
• Familiar with HACCP principles and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver product development, formulation, and sensory evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing and Quality.
• Support manufacturing trials and technical documentation preparation.

Skills

Product development

Formulation

Sensory evaluation

Time management

Communication skills

Education

B.Sc. in Food Science, Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite

Genesis

Compusense Sensory

SAP PLM

Job description

ASR Group in Thames Refinery, UK, is seeking a Research Scientist to deliver product development, formulation, and sensory evaluation for new products. The role involves working closely with Marketing to translate customer briefs into technical solutions, alongside collaboration with Finance and Quality to ensure product scalability.

The ideal candidate will have a B.Sc. in Food Science or Chemistry, and experience in product formulation and sensory evaluation within the food and beverage sector. Skills in managing timelines and collaborating cross-functionally are essential.