Product Development Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in botanical research & development is seeking a Product Development Technologist to innovate extraction processes for the food industry. This roles focuses on designing and refining extraction methods while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Applicants should have experience in R&D relating to botanical extractions, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D role within botanical extraction focused on taste.
• Knowledge of extraction technologies like solvent extraction, steam distillation.
• Understanding of flavour chemistry and botanicals for food and beverages.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale up botanical extraction techniques for maximum yield.
• Conduct hands-on trials to enhance extraction methods.
• Ensure compliance with purity, potency, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Education

Degree in Biochemistry, BioTech, Chemistry, or Food Science

Job description

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Our client, a leader in botanical research & development, is looking for a Product Development Technologist to develop high-quality flavour/taste extraction processes for the food industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, refine & scale up botanical extraction techniques to maximise yield, quality & sustainability.
• Work with R&D & product teams to create botanical formulations from concept to launch.
• Conduct hands-on trials to test & enhance extraction methods.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure extracts meet purity, potency & regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, EFSA etc).
• Work with cross-functional teams, suppliers & partners to enhance extraction processes.

Requirements:

• Experience in an R&D role within botanical extraction (ideally with focus on taste across food industry).
• Knowledge of solvent extraction, steam distillation, cold pressing or related technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving & documentation skills.
• Understanding of flavour chemistry & botanical extracts for food, beverages & nutraceuticals.
• Degree (BSc/MSc) in a related field such as Biochemistry, BioTech, Chemistry, Food Science would be interest (but not essential).

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of cutting-edge botanical research & product innovation. Apply today!