Job Description
Campden BRI offer commercial analytical laboratory chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits. You will be working in the Packaging Team.
What you’ll be doing
Looking for a science-led role where you can apply your degree, work with industry clients, and develop your technical expertise as part of a collaborative team?
We’re looking for a Packaging Technologist / Scientist to join our Analytical Services – Packaging team at our Chipping Campden site. This is a predominantly on-site role and, due to our rural location, applicants will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:
* Delivering technical work on packaging projects, managing your own time to meet project deadlines
* Carrying out packaging analysis and testing across a range of materials and formats
* Interpreting results and contributing to client reports under supervision
* Supporting the practical delivery of training courses, including demonstrations
* Responding to technical enquiries with support from senior colleagues
* Assisting with preparation of simple project quotations
* Maintaining analytical equipment, pilot plant facilities, and associated records
* Supporting good housekeeping, hygiene, and safety practices
* Working closely with colleagues across multidisciplinary teams
What we’re looking for
* A degree in Packaging, Materials Science, Food Technology, Microscopy, or a closely related discipline
* An interest or foundational knowledge of food packaging materials (e.g. plastics, paperboard, metal, glass)
* Good verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to interact with clients
* Strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects
* Basic IT skills and general technical literacy
* A proactive, can-do approach and willingness to learn
Knowledge of polymer science or previous experience in packaging or laboratory environments would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What we offer
* Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Buy and sell holiday scheme
* A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
* Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
* Subsidised onsite restaurant
* £27,000 pa
Please note due to our location, you must have a valid driving license and your own transport.
Click 'apply now' or send your CV to recruitment@campdenbri.co.uk.