NPD Scientist in Uxbridge

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world’s leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe.

About your role: You’ll be responsible for innovating new and exciting liquids in line with our launch plans. Working cross functionally with supply chain, marketing, quality and project management you’ll help deliver quality products to market right first time.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coordinate projects assigned with support of line manager.
• Deliver new products on time, in full.
• Create recipes of compounds, emulsions, flavour mixes and finished products; develop manufacturing instructions for concentrates and bottling plants.
• Acquire technical expertise through delivery of new formulations.
• Execute scientific / technical work on development projects.
• Support production required (Intermediates & finished products).
• Provide technical support to strategic projects, cost savings and value optimization programs.
• Ensure documentation pertaining to any project, formulation or idea is captured in the SBFE database.
• Reliably produce samples in the lab and obtain an appropriate record of sample production and analytical results.
• Analytical validation and recording of samples or batches made in the lab.
• Write and review procedures, instructions and guidelines relevant to the NPD process and equipment in the lab (QEHS, Risk's prevention, 5S system, Lean…)
• Assist and support continuous improvement of the NPD organization, processes and wow.
• Report any significant variation and faults to the area owner and line manager.

Laboratory Tasks:

• Support to Lab Assistants for lab organization.
• Ensure labelling, materials and fixtures (accessories) are in place, correct and of appropriate grade.
• Support to Lab Assistants for the good order in the laboratory, the use of equipment, cleaning and schedules, quality systems and procedures / processes.
• Independently operate the lab equipment required for NPD delivery.
• Create, maintain and monitor lab cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Maintain records of ingredients, processes and procedures for full traceability of all products.

What’s in it for you: Joining Suntory isn’t just about taking on a role, it’s about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you’ll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team genuinely cares about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

What You need to be successful:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a food-related science field (Food Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or Agricultural Engineering).
• Demonstrated laboratory skills, within food/beverage setting would be advantageous.

Our DEI Commitment: At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering, Research, and Science

Industries: Food and Beverage Services