At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare samples and manage quality control activities in a dynamic lab environment.
- Company: Join Sensient Technologies, a global leader in flavours and colours.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, great benefits, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with a passionate team in a fast-paced, innovative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on product quality and safety in the food industry.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field; experience in food/flavour sector preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
At Sensient Technologies, we are looking for a Quality Control Sensory Technician to join our team in Milton Keynes to support the quality control team. You will prepare samples and product retains for the sensory activities, helping the team reduce complaints and ensure the laboratory equipment meets inspection-ready conditions aligned to food safety standards.
What you'll do:
- Maintain, organize, and manage reference samples, ensuring proper labeling, storage conditions, traceability, and timely disposal when required in accordance with company procedures.
- Manage product retain samples to support customer complaints, investigations, shelf-life studies, audits and product comparisons, and ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with SOP's.
- Support analytical laboratory activities by preparing samples, reagents, and laboratory materials for testing and assist analysts in performing routine analytical tests following approved SOP's.
- Support the sensory evaluation of finished goods and raw materials by preparing samples accurately and consistently for sensory panels.
- Ensure laboratory equipment, glassware, and work areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and inspection-ready condition.
Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in Chemistry or another Science discipline.
- Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) within an analytical laboratory, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and food safety standards.
- Numerical/data entry and basic computer skills (Microsoft office).
- Experience in the food and flavor industry sector is essential.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
An opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-pressure environment with complex mixtures isolated from various products.
An opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week.
An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.
A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
QC Sensory Technician in Milton Keynes employer: Sensient Technologies Corporation
Sensient Technologies Corporation is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where you can thrive as a Flavor Compounder. With a strong focus on employee development through comprehensive training programs and a robust benefits package, we foster a culture of collaboration and quality that empowers our team members to contribute meaningfully to the flavor creation process.
Contact Details:
Sensient Technologies Corporation Recruitment Team
