Sensory Quality Technician - Onsite 5 Days/Week

Sensient Technologies; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Onsite 5 days per week

Great benefits

Career development

Job summary

Sensient Technologies in Milton Keynes is seeking a Quality Control Sensory Technician to support the sensory team. You will prepare samples and retains, help investigations, and ensure lab readiness in line with food-safety standards.

The role requires a Chemistry or science degree, knowledge of GLP/GMP/HACCP, and good data skills. You’ll work onsite five days a week, contributing to product quality and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related 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.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage reference samples with proper labeling, storage, traceability, and disposal per procedures.
• Manage product retains for customer complaints, investigations, shelf-life studies, audits, and comparisons in line with SOPs.
• Prepare samples, reagents, and materials for testing and assist analysts with routine analyses.
• Support sensory evaluation by preparing samples for sensory panels accurately and consistently.
• Keep laboratory equipment and work areas clean, organized, and inspection-ready.
• Collaborate with team on quality control activities to reduce complaints.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data entry

Food industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a Science discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sensient Technologies in Milton Keynes is seeking a Quality Control Sensory Technician to support the sensory team. You will prepare samples and retains, help investigations, and ensure lab readiness in line with food-safety standards.

The role requires a Chemistry or science degree, knowledge of GLP/GMP/HACCP, and good data skills. You’ll work onsite five days a week, contributing to product quality and customer satisfaction.