Product Development Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading company in botanical research and development seeks a Product Development Technologist in Preston. This role involves developing high-quality flavour extraction processes for the food industry and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring botanical formulations to market.

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D within botanical extraction preferred.
• Knowledge of extraction technologies essential.
• Understanding of flavour chemistry for food and nutraceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale up botanical extraction processes.
• Conduct trials to enhance extraction methods.
• Ensure extracts meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Documentation skills

Education

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

Tools

Solvent extraction

Steam distillation

Cold pressing

Job description

Product Development Technologist

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

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).
• 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!