QC Sensory Technician

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation in Milton Keynes is recruiting a Quality Control Sensory Technician to support the QC team. You will prepare samples and product retains, ensuring inspection-ready lab conditions aligned to food safety standards.

Key duties include maintaining reference samples, supporting sensory evaluation, and assisting analysts with routine tests. Ideal candidates have GLP/GMP familiarity and strong organizational skills to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing samples and managing reference samples.
• Familiarity with GLP/GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Strong numerical/data entry and basic computer skills.
• Experience in the food and flavor industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and product retains for sensory activities.
• Maintain reference samples: labeling, storage, traceability, disposal.
• Support analytical lab activities: prepare samples, reagents, materials for testing.
• Assist analysts in routine analytical tests following SOPs.
• Support sensory evaluation of finished goods and raw materials for panels.
• Keep lab equipment, glassware and work areas clean and inspection-ready.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

GLP/GMP knowledge

Microsoft Office

Food & flavor industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemistry or science

Job description

At Sensient Technologies, we are looking for a Quality Control Sensory Technician to join our team in Milton Keynes to support the quality control team. You will prepare samples and product retains for the sensory activities, helping the team reduce complaints and ensure the laboratory equipment meets inspection-ready conditions aligned to food safety standards. What you'll do:

• Maintain, organize, and manage reference samples, ensuring proper labeling, storage conditions, traceability, and timely disposal when required in accordance with company procedures


• Manage product retain samples to support customer complaints, investigations, shelf-life studies, audits and product comparisons, and ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with SOP's


• Support analytical laboratory activities by preparing samples, reagents, and laboratory materials for testing and assist analysts in performing routine analytical tests following approved SOP's


• Support the sensory evaluation of finished goods and raw materials by preparing samples accurately and consistently for sensory panels


• Ensure laboratory equipment, glassware, and work areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and inspection-ready condition
  A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemistry or another Science discipline


• Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) within an analytical laboratory, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety standards


• Numerical/data entry and basic computer skills (Microsoft office)


• Experience in the food and flavor industry sector is essential


• Good organizational and time management skills


• Excellent attention to detail
  Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.


• An opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment with complex mixtures isolated from various products


• An opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week


• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities


• A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond