At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform customer briefs into commercially viable recipes and prepare samples with precision.
- Company: FDL, an ADM business, focuses on creating exceptional taste experiences for QSR and Coffee Chain clients.
- Benefits: Collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and real impact in product development.
- Other info: Flexibility to travel between ADM sites is necessary.
- Why this job: Join a team redefining flavour and innovation in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Degree in Food Science or related discipline with industry experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At FDL, an ADM business, we’re passionate about creating exceptional taste experiences. From delicious sauces and syrups to bold flavour systems and bespoke ingredients, our products inspire menus and brands across the globe for QSR and Coffee Chain clients. We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Innovations Technologist to join our team and play a key role in the end-to-end product development and commercialisation of ADM's exciting range of products manufactured across our sites.
Your Mission: Bring ideas to life! Working closely with customers and internal teams, you’ll transform briefs into delicious, commercially viable recipes that reflect ADM's commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation.
What You’ll Do:
- Work with Senior Innovations Technologist and/or NPD Manager on Customer Briefs to assist in the preparation and dispatch of samples.
- Prepare samples with precision and care, ensuring hygiene and accuracy every time.
- Create all supporting documentation — labels, submission sheets, and sample advice notes.
- Enter recipes and formulations into the ADM system to maintain accurate records.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Technical Teams to evaluate new raw materials and ingredients.
- Follow Lab Health & Safety procedures and operate equipment responsibly.
- Understand factory processes and actively participate in factory trials and product launches.
- Assist with shelf-life trials to define microbiological and sensory standards.
- Support customer visits and showcase ADM's innovation capabilities.
- Liaise with internal teams — operations, supply chain, commercial, and technical — to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Contribute to Innovation Team projects, supporting new product development and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring:
- A positive, curious mindset and a genuine passion for food and innovation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Flexibility to travel between ADM sites — sometimes at short notice.
Your Background:
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
- Industry experience (including placement or internship).
- Solid understanding of Food Hygiene and HACCP principles.
Why ADM? At ADM, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll join a team that’s redefining flavour, developing products that excite taste buds and inspire creativity across the food industry. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities to grow, and the chance to make a real impact in bringing new products to life.
Senior Food Technologist - Fixed Term Contract employer: Fuerst Day Lawson
At ADM, you'll be part of a team passionate about innovation in food. Located in a collaborative environment, you will have opportunities for personal growth and contribute to exciting product developments. The mission is to redefine flavour and inspire creativity across the food industry.
