Product Development Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in botanical research is seeking a Product Development Technologist to innovate extraction processes for the food industry. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge research and collaborate with diverse teams, enhancing sustainability and quality of flavor extraction methods.

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D role focusing on botanical extraction.
• Knowledge of extraction technologies is essential.
• Understanding of flavour chemistry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale up botanical extraction techniques.
• Work with R&D to create formulations from concept to launch.
• Ensure extracts meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

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, Wakefield

Client:

Jellyfish Recruitment

Location:

Wakefield, 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).
• 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 interesting (but not essential).

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