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QC Sensory Technician

Sensient


Job Location:

Milton Keynes - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 27 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

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 youll 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 SOPs

  • Support analytical laboratory activities by preparing samples reagents and laboratory materials for testing and assist analysts in performing routine analytical tests following approved SOPs

  • 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

What youll bring:

  • A bachelors 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

What youll get:

  • 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

About Sensient Flavors:

Sensient Flavors offers innovative global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

About Sensient:

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 Companys customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the worlds best-known brands.

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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, colors, natural ... View more

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