Product Development Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in botanical research seeks a Product Development Technologist to join their innovative team. You will develop and refine extraction processes, ensure product quality, and collaborate with various teams to bring formulations from concept to launch. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge product innovation in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in an R&D role within botanical extraction.
• Knowledge of extraction technologies and flavour chemistry.
• Degree in a related field is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale up botanical extraction techniques.
• Collaborate with R&D and product teams from concept to launch.
• Conduct trials to enhance extraction methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Education

BSc/MSc in Biochemistry

BSc/MSc in BioTech

BSc/MSc in Chemistry

BSc/MSc in Food Science

Tools

Solvent extraction

Steam distillation

Cold pressing

Job description

Product Development Technologist, Slough

Client:

Jellyfish Recruitment

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Product Development Technologist

Location: Hertfordshire

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 be part of cutting-edge botanical research & product innovation. Apply today!