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Applications Technologist

Job description

Junior Applications Technologist
Hertfordshire / Bedfordshire (On-site)
Competitive

We're looking for an applications technologist to support the development of food and beverage prototypes, this is a hands-on role covering formulation, prototyping and testing across multiple product categories.

What you'll be doing:

Creating and testing food & drink prototypes
Working across beverages, powders, dairy & plant-based
Assessing flavour, sweetness, and overall sensory quality
Running trials and turning results into real insights
Supporting customer projects & external partners

What we're looking for:

Degree in Food Science / Food Tech / Nutrition
Passion for hands-on product development and formulation
Detail-focused and organised
Keen to learn and experiment
Comfortable in a lab / kitchen environment

Must have full right to work and not require sponsorship

Bonus points if you've done a placement, worked with sweeteners/flavour or sports nutrition

Why this role?

Gain real NPD & applications experience
Work with innovative ingredient systems
Collaborate with industry experts
Build a long-term career in food innovation

If you're looking to turn your passion for food into a career - this is it.

Apply now or get in touch to find out more information from Luan Harrison at MorePeople