Product Development Technologist Salary: £50,000 Benefits Location: Hertfordshire Our client, a leader in botanical research & development, is looking for a Product Development Technologist to develop high-quality flavour/taste extraction processes for the food industry. Key Responsibilities: Design, refine & scale up botanical extraction techniques to maximise yield, quality & sustainability. Work with R&D & product teams to create botanical formulations from concept to launch. Conduct hands-on trials to test & enhance extraction methods. Compliance & Quality: Ensure extracts meet purity, potency & regulatory standards (GMP, FDA, EFSA etc). Work with cross-functional teams, suppliers & partners to enhance extraction processes. Requirements: Experience in an R&D role within botanical extraction (ideally with focus on taste across food industry). Knowledge of solvent extraction, steam distillation, cold pressing or related technologies. Strong analytical, problem-solving & documentation skills. Understanding of flavour chemistry & botanical extracts for food, beverages & nutraceuticals. Degree (BSc/MSc) in a related field such as Biochemistry, BioTech, Chemistry, Food Science would be interest (but not essential). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of cutting-edge botanical research & product innovation. Apply today