Senior Food Scientist

ZipRecruiter; Chipping Campden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider in food and drink is seeking a Senior Scientist in Chipping Campden. The ideal candidate will lead projects, provide consultancy, and apply advanced analytical techniques. A PhD in food science or a related field is required. Benefits include a generous pension scheme and opportunities for travel.

Benefits

Reward platform with employee discounts

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Generous pension scheme

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Work/life balance culture

Qualifications

• PhD focused on analytical methods, experimental design, and scientific writing.
• Knowledge of rheology, texture, structure, and thermal properties.
• Experience in data analysis and familiarity with statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects for food and drink manufacturers.
• Provide expert consultancy to clients across various sectors.
• Produce reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Food science

Analytical techniques

Project management

Statistical analysis

Technical consultancy

Education

PhD in food science/chemical engineering or similar

Degree in food science/technology

Tools

Instrumental techniques

Job description

Job Description

Campden BRI is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Scientist to join our Food & Drink Science team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys applying scientific expertise to real-world challenges in food manufacturing, working directly with clients, and delivering practical, impactful solutions.

Why Join Campden BRI?

Campden BRI is a leading provider of technical services to the food and drink industry. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working on diverse projects that make a tangible impact. The role offers opportunities for travel, professional development, and direct engagement with some of the most respected names in the sector.

This role is based in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire and will be site based with occasional working from home.

If you’re passionate about food science and ready to take on a role that blends technical expertise with industry impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us deliver smarter, better food solutions.

Position

• Lead and manage technical projects for food and drink manufacturers
• Provide expert advice and consultancy to clients across industry, government, and academia
• Apply a range of analytical techniques to assess product quality, texture, structure, and performance
• Produce clear, concise reports and present findings to clients and stakeholders
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to service development
• Deliver training sessions and support internal teams with technical expertise

Requirements

• A degree in food science/ technology or similar.
• A PhD in food science/chemical engineering/similar with a focus on development of analytical methods, experimental design, execution, statistical analysis, scientific writing, project management, and presenting at conferences.
• Knowledge of food science and technology and analysis of physical properties such as rheology, texture, structure, and thermal properties is essential
• Knowledge of and experience with functionality of emulsifiers, proteins, starches, and hydrocolloids etc.
• Experience in using instrumental techniques to investigate raw materials or product properties.
• Experience in data analysis from the above and familiarity with statistical analysis techniques required.
• Project management skills.

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focused on work/life balance
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• Working Monday-Thursday 8.45am-5.15pm and Fridays 8.45am-4.30pm

Opportunity for UK and International travel, due to this you will need to have a full driving license and your own transport to reach our site.

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