Product Development Technologist

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

Job summary

A leading company in botanical research & development seeks a Product Development Technologist to innovate high-quality extraction processes for the food industry. This role involves refining extraction techniques, collaborating on botanical formulations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. It's a great opportunity for those passionate about product innovation in a cutting-edge field.

Qualifications

• Experience in R&D role with focus on botanical extraction for food.
• Understanding of flavour chemistry & botanical extracts.
• Knowledge of extraction technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine botanical extraction techniques.
• Ensure extracts meet purity and regulatory standards.
• Work with R&D and product teams from concept to launch.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Documentation skills

Education

Degree in Biochemistry

Degree in BioTech

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Food Science

Tools

Solvent extraction

Steam distillation

Cold pressing

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!