Product Development Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in botanical research and development seeks a Product Development Technologist in Guildford. The role involves developing extraction processes for food and beverages, collaborating with R&D teams, and ensuring quality and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant industry experience and understanding of flavour chemistry.

Qualifications

• Experience in an R&D role within botanical extraction, ideally related to taste in the food industry.
• Knowledge of extraction technologies (solvent extraction, steam distillation, cold pressing).
• Understanding of flavour chemistry and botanical extracts.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine botanical extraction techniques for maximum yield and quality.
• Conduct hands-on trials to test and improve extraction methods.
• Ensure compliance with purity and regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Education

Degree (BSc/MSc) in Biochemistry, BioTech, Chemistry, or Food Science

Job description

Product Development Technologist

Location: Guildford, United Kingdom

Client:

Jellyfish Recruitment

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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.
• Ensure extracts meet purity, potency & regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, EFSA etc).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers & partners to improve extraction processes.

Requirements:

• Experience in an R&D role within botanical extraction, ideally with a focus on taste in the 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 is preferred but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to participate in cutting-edge botanical research & product innovation. Apply today!