At Britvic, we make, market and sell great-tasting soft drinks, offering refreshments to billions of consumers worldwide. We're constantly refreshing and reimagining our business, ensuring it's innovative and evolving while staying true to our vision the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. We've been home to iconic brands for over 100 years, and our relevance is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we create conditions for everyone to thrive and grow. From our international supply chain and network of partners, we export to over 100 countries, offering opportunities for our people and businesses to grow.Job OverviewAt Britvic, our Technical team is responsible for creating our GB new product development (NPD) launches in collaboration with our Marketing and cross-functional teams. We are looking for two undergraduate (BSc) students to join the technical team and assist on liquid development projects.In this role, you will be working in the Liquid Development Team, collaborating with other Product Developers throughout the project timeline from lab development through to implementation in the factories. Your work will directly impact future Britvic products, and in return, you will have the chance to gain experience in the FMCG industry, develop your formulation and scale-up skills, all while working in a fast-paced environment. You'll have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, from NPD to value engineering and everything in between. All combined with a strong work package and excellent benefits. Are you up for the challenge?Key ResponsibilitiesHands-on liquid development in our lab based in Hemel HempsteadScale-up in our GB factories, testing new products & ingredients, including the use of our pilot plant facilitySupport project management from concept through to launch and aligning with key project stakeholdersWork cross-functionally with product insights, analytical, procurement, etc.Other activities will include arranging product testing programs, administration, submitting samples for laboratory analysis, writing up results, and reporting back to key members of the project teamsQualifications and requirementsA student currently in the second year of university studies, where the course includes the option of completing a sandwich placement during the third year, following a path to a degree-level qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, or closely related disciplinesInterest in product formulation is essentialInterest in process scale-up from laboratory to factory is essentialWell-developed interpersonal skills, strong relationship-building, and written\/verbal communication skills are essentialAccomplished IT Skills using the Microsoft suite of programsAvailability for 4-5 days per week in the lab\/office in Hemel HempsteadKey DatesPlease apply no later than Wednesday 20 November '24Assessment centre to be held on Tuesday 10 December '24 in Britvics Hemel Hempstead officeStart date: 23 June '25