Stability Lead Technologist: Drive Quality & Innovation

Carlsberg Britvic; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance – alcoholic&

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contributions

Generous holiday

Discounts on high street

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking a Stability Lead Technologist to drive stability testing across new product development and the existing portfolio. You will combine science, data and cross-functional collaboration to influence product quality and shelf-life decisions.

The role focuses on developing robust testing programmes, interpreting results, and delivering actionable recommendations that shape the future of our beverages.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline with STEM relevance.
• Experience in product development, technical, laboratory, research or testing environments.
• Strong understanding of chemistry and physical product behaviour.
• Able to manage projects independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management to lead technically.

Responsibilities

• Lead stability testing programmes for new product development and existing products.
• Design and improve stability testing methodologies (sensory, analytical, microbiological, accelerated).
• Generate insights through data analysis to optimise formulations and processes.
• Maintain a central stability database for trend analysis and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with Innovation, Product Development, Sensory, Analytical and Pilot Plant teams.

Skills

Stability testing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Physics/Food Science/Microbiology/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Central stability database

Job description

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking a Stability Lead Technologist to drive stability testing across new product development and the existing portfolio. You will combine science, data and cross-functional collaboration to influence product quality and shelf-life decisions.

The role focuses on developing robust testing programmes, interpreting results, and delivering actionable recommendations that shape the future of our beverages.