QC Sensory Technician

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site 5 days a week

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Sensory Technician in Milton Keynes to support the QC team. You will prepare samples and retains for sensory activities, aiding the reduction of complaints and ensuring inspection-ready lab conditions aligned to food safety standards.

You will maintain samples, support audits and perform routine analytical tasks with adherence to SOPs; join a dynamic, on-site team with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry or a science discipline.
• Familiarity with GLP, GMP, HACCP and food safety standards.
• Numerical/data entry and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Experience in the food and flavor industry is essential.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, organize, and manage reference samples with proper labeling, storage, traceability and disposal per procedures.
• Manage product retain samples for customer complaints, investigations, shelf-life studies, audits and comparisons per SOPs.
• Prepare samples, reagents and materials for testing and assist analysts with routine analytical tests per SOPs.
• Support sensory evaluation of finished goods and raw materials by preparing samples for panels.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, glassware and work areas are clean, organized and inspection-ready.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree/Science degree

GLP/GMP/HACCP know‑how

MS Office/ data entry

Food & flavor industry experience

Organizational/time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry/Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

What you’ll bring:

• 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

What you’ll get:

• 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

About Sensient Flavors:

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

About Sensient:

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.

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