Senior Flavour Scientist
- Location: Surrey, near London
- Job Type: full-time, permanent
- Salary: £32K - £40K per annum
Reed Scientific are seeking a Flavour Scientist with a strong background in chemistry or food science, who is enthusiastic about innovation and quality control in flavour development. This role is ideal for someone with leadership experience and a passion for the food and beverage industry.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Quality Management: Oversee and enhance the Quality Management System for the flavour team, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Product Development and Research: Develop new products and flavours based on customer-driven demand. Formulate flavour complexes and dilute to achieve specific results.
- Process Optimisation: Work closely with the production team to streamline processes and implement improvements.
- Equipment and Supplies Management: Manage the procurement, testing, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Flavour Standard Complexes: Assist with the production of flavour standard complexes.
- Team Collaboration: Provide support and leadership to the team, ensuring effective collaboration and communication.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Education: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Food Science, or related field – 2:1 or 1st degree.
- Experience: At least 5 years in industrial flavour science or laboratory management, with proven success in a management role.
- Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, familiarity with ISO & Quality standards, excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and effective time management.
- Personal Traits: A keen interest in food science, detail-oriented, proactive with a valid driver's license and access to a car, as well as full right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not offered).
Benefits: Company events, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement leave, flexible working hours, on-site parking, company pension, subscription fees to professional bodies, and opportunities for personal development.
To apply for the Flavour Scientist position, please submit your CV in a Word format detailing your relevant experience.