Principal food scientist

Principal Food Scientist

📍 Southwest England

💷 Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Package

⏰ Full Time | Site-Based (5 Days Per Week)

SRG are supporting an exciting, innovative company in recruiting a Principal Food Scientist to lead an advanced research programme focused on how food processing methods impact food and beverage products.

This is a senior, hands-on role for an experienced food scientist with strong expertise in food processing, food chemistry and analytical techniques. You will design and deliver investigative research to understand how processing conditions influence product functionality, stability and performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead high-impact food science research with long-term technical and leadership progression

The Role

• Develop and lead an investigative food science research programme focused on processing and treatment methods
• Design and deliver experimental testing to assess both physical and chemical product changes
• Generate insight across processing techniques including frying, roasting, baking, blending and mixing
• Apply food chemistry principles such as oxidation, hydration and ingredient interactions
• Use a range of analytical techniques to evaluate product behaviour and performance
• Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights
• Work cross-functionally to support innovation and technical decision making
• Manage your own research priorities, planning and delivery

About You

• Degree in Food Science, Nutrition or a related discipline
• Strong industry experience in food science, food processing or product development
• Deep understanding of how processing conditions affect food properties
• Strong knowledge of both physical and chemical analytical approaches
• Able to design and lead scientifically robust research programmes
• Confident communicator, able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a highly hands-on, site-based environment

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on 0161 667 1792. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

SRG is a UK leader in specialist recruitment across science and engineering, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, medical devices and biotech. With deep sector expertise and a strong scientific background, we connect talent with high-quality roles and deliver tailored recruitment solutions to clients across the UK.

Keywords: Food Science, FMCG Innovation, Food Processing, Food Chemistry, Product Development, Food Research, Food Scientist