R&D Flavor Lab Technician

McCormick & Company; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

McCormick & Company in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic laboratory-based role supporting R&D and product development. You will prepare and compound seasoning samples, apply flavours to bases, and manage sample dispatch with global customers.

You will maintain lab stock, support tasting panels, and ensure data traceability and compliance with the Gold Standard Programme, working closely with colleagues across functions while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• A-level education or equivalent.
• Experience in food industry or laboratory is advantageous.
• Interest in food science and product development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compound seasoning samples and handle meat/poultry ingredients as required.
• Apply seasonings to product bases and prepare samples for shelf-life testing.
• Prepare and dispatch samples to customers globally with customs compliance.
• Maintain lab stock, FIFO, and shelf-life compliance.
• Set up internal tasting panels and maintain tasting records.
• Maintain R&D/PPI reference samples per Gold Standard Programme.
• Use lab systems to maintain data and traceability of materials and finished products.

Skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Independent worker

Interest in food science

Education

A-level education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

McCormick & Company in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic laboratory-based role supporting R&D and product development. You will prepare and compound seasoning samples, apply flavours to bases, and manage sample dispatch with global customers.

You will maintain lab stock, support tasting panels, and ensure data traceability and compliance with the Gold Standard Programme, working closely with colleagues across functions while meeting tight deadlines.