Science Graduate

Science Graduates - Why You Should Apply

A real route into science:
Your science degree gave you the theory. This NPD Development Technician role turns it into a career, with a clear pathway to NPD or R&D Scientist as your skills grow. Full training is provided, so you don't need any industry experience to start.

Backed to keep learning:
You'll get a genuine commitment to your development and further education. You'll finish each year more capable than you started.

Make a real difference:
As a science graduate, you'll help develop and launch new products, from the lab bench to the finished product, solving real-world challenges alongside experienced Development Scientists. What you make ends up on shelves.

Build your day around your life:
Flexible working with core hours only between 9:30am and 3:30pm. Start earlier or later to suit the school run, the gym or the commute.

£27,800 per annum. Annual profit-related bonus on top, based on how the company performs.

Flexible working: an 8‑hour day worked between 7:30am and 5:30pm, with on‑site presence needed between 9:30am and 3:30pm.

Pension, and generous holiday allowance.

You’ll support the development of new products, working closely with the Development Scientists.

• Prepare theoretical new product proposals and formulate lab‑scale work.
• Prepare samples for taste, colour and product assessment.
• Assess the suitability of new raw materials for commercial products.
• Work with supply chain, suppliers and the Quality team on raw material sourcing and approvals.
• Support R&D projects, including data collection and trial reports.
• Help ensure processes are followed so scale‑up is right the first time.

• A degree in a life science or related science‑based subject (such as food science, chemistry, biology, biomedical or forensic science).
• Strong problem‑solving and critical thinking, with confident numeracy.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Teams.