19 Food Scientists jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead the ideation and conceptualization of new food product opportunities aligned with market trends and consumer insights.
• Develop innovative product formulations, leveraging scientific knowledge of ingredients, their interactions, and functional properties.
• Design and execute laboratory-scale experiments to optimize product prototypes, focusing on taste, texture, appearance, shelf-life, and nutritional profile.
• Plan and conduct pilot plant trials, troubleshooting any process or scale-up challenges.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, procurement, quality assurance, and operations, throughout the product development process.
• Ensure all product development activities comply with food safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Evaluate new ingredients, technologies, and processing techniques to enhance product quality and drive innovation.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications, and documentation for new product launches.
• Mentor and guide junior scientists and technologists, fostering a culture of scientific rigor and creativity.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in food science, technology, and the broader FMCG market.

• MSc or PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in product development within the FMCG food industry.
• Proven track record of successfully bringing new food products from concept to market launch.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, processing technologies, and sensory evaluation.
• Experience with a range of food product categories and ingredient functionalities.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and pilot plant operations.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently in a remote setting.

• MSc or PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in food product development within the FMCG sector.
• Strong understanding of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies.
• Proven experience in sensory evaluation, product testing, and quality assurance.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive innovation.

• Leading the end-to-end product development process for new and existing food products, from concept generation to market launch.
• Conducting extensive product formulation, benchtop development, and pilot plant trials.
• Ensuring all products comply with food safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Collaborating with the Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Procurement departments to ensure successful product integration and launch.
• Developing and executing product testing protocols, including sensory evaluation and shelf-life studies.
• Identifying and evaluating new ingredients and technologies to enhance product performance and appeal.
• Troubleshooting production issues related to product quality and consistency.
• Maintaining detailed records of product development activities, including formulations, specifications, and test results.
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in the food sector.
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior technologists and cross-functional teams.

• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in product development within the FMCG food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and food processing techniques.
• Experience with various food product categories.
• Familiarity with food safety legislation (e.g., HACCP, BRC standards).
• Excellent practical laboratory skills and experience with pilot plant operations.
• Strong sensory evaluation and analytical skills.
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• A passion for food innovation and a keen understanding of consumer preferences.

Food Science Graduate- Food Scientist

Campden BRI's Food and Drink Science Team look at the rheological properties of food materials to determine the texture as well as how they behave physically when subjected to physical forces and forced to flow. The rheological properties of raw materials, intermediate products such as batters and doughs as well as final products can be studied.

This role will primarily play a support function for the Senior Scientist in the team where you will be running various laboratory based analysis using instruments such as X-ray micro-CT, rheometer, texture analyser, DSC, viscosity meter.

Position

• Manage and undertake laboratory & pilot plant work on behalf of clients.
• Perform tasks related to quality procedures such as equipment calibration and reviews of documents.
• Write reports for contract and research projects.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Contribute to idea generation for food and beverage science and research.
• Assisting on delivery of training courses.

Requirements

• A degree in food science, chemistry, physics, forensic science, chemical engineering, material science or similar.
• Experience of working within an laboratory environment (preferrable).
• Communication skills and a keen attitude to learn/develop.
• Experience in data analysis from the above and familiarity with statistical analysis techniques. (advantageous).

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 focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• £27,000 pa annum

Please note due to our rural location you must be able to drive and have your own transport.

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• Lead and manage complex product development projects from ideation through to commercialization.
• Develop novel food products and reformulate existing ones to meet consumer needs and market trends.
• Conduct benchtop formulation studies, pilot plant trials, and scale-up activities.
• Optimize product formulations for taste, texture, appearance, shelf-life, and nutritional profile.
• Design and execute sensory evaluation studies and interpret results to guide product improvements.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, R&D, operations, and quality assurance teams in a remote setting.
• Stay abreast of emerging food technologies, ingredients, and processing techniques.
• Ensure product development complies with food safety regulations, quality standards, and company policies.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and documentation for product launches.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and contribute to the strategic direction of the product pipeline.
• Troubleshoot technical issues encountered during product development and scale-up.

• Ph.D. or MSc in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in food product development within the FMCG industry.
• Extensive knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies.
• Proven experience in developing successful food products, particularly in (specific category, e.g., beverages, snacks, dairy).
• Strong understanding of sensory science and consumer testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and experimental design (DOE).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams remotely.
• A creative mindset with a passion for innovation and delivering high-quality consumer products.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food products in key markets.

• Lead the development of new food products from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct research on ingredients, processing techniques, and consumer trends.
• Formulate new products and optimize existing ones.
• Conduct laboratory analysis and sensory evaluations.
• Oversee pilot plant trials and scale-up processes.
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, and quality assurance teams.
• Ensure product compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot product development challenges and provide solutions.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in food science and product development.
• Master's or PhD in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in bringing new food products to market.
• Strong knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and processing.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and sensory evaluation.
• Experience with pilot plant operations and scale-up.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP, BRC).

• Lead the development of new food products from concept to commercialization, ensuring alignment with market trends and consumer needs.
• Formulate and optimize product recipes, considering sensory attributes, nutritional profiles, and cost targets.
• Conduct benchtop development and pilot plant trials, troubleshooting and refining processes as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Procurement, and Operations, to ensure successful product launches.
• Analyze raw materials and finished products to ensure quality and consistency.
• Develop and implement testing protocols, including sensory evaluations and shelf-life studies.
• Stay abreast of industry innovations, emerging ingredients, and processing technologies.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing during scale-up and commercial production.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing products and processes.

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product development within the FMCG food industry.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and launching new food products.
• In-depth knowledge of food chemistry, ingredient functionality, and processing techniques.
• Experience with formulation, benchtop development, and scale-up processes.
• Strong understanding of sensory evaluation and shelf-life testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations (e.g., HACCP) and quality management systems.
• Creativity and a passion for food innovation.