R&D Technician - 12-Month Food Science Placement

Saputo Inc.; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Inc. offers a 12-month student placement in Nuneaton, starting June/July 2027, within the R&D team.

The role involves hands-on experience in product and packaging development, trials, testing, and documentation, with exposure across Production, Technical, Marketing, Procurement, and Commercial functions. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Food Science or Food Technology, has a passion for food and cheese, and demonstrates creativity, organization, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Food Science or related subject.
• Interest in food and cheese category.
• Willing to learn product and packaging development.
• Creative, organised and a good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Support new product and packaging development projects.
• Get involved in product, pilot and factory trials.
• Help develop new cheese concepts and packaging solutions.
• Support product testing, analysis and development documentation.
• Work with Production, Technical, Marketing, Procurement and Commercial teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Creativity

Organised

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Food Science or related

Job description

Saputo Inc. offers a 12-month student placement in Nuneaton, starting June/July 2027, within the R&D team.

The role involves hands-on experience in product and packaging development, trials, testing, and documentation, with exposure across Production, Technical, Marketing, Procurement, and Commercial functions. The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Food Science or Food Technology, has a passion for food and cheese, and demonstrates creativity, organization, and strong communication.