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🥝 R&D Scientist

Saputo, Inc. | nuneaton, United-Kingdom | Posted June 29, 2026

Job Description

Job Location & Work Pattern

Job location: Nuneaton site, with option to work from home up to one day per week. Candidates must be able to work onsite a minimum of 4 days per week.

Work pattern: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities

  • Leading end‑to‑end cheese recipe development, from concept through pilot and factory trials to launch.
  • Applying scientific expertise to balance sensory performance, yield and manufacturability in recipe design.
  • Taking ownership of technical decisions, confidently managing risk and escalating where needed.
  • Designing and delivering pilot plant trials, ensuring robust experimentation and clear, actionable insights.
  • Leading factory trials in partnership with site teams, ensuring smooth handover and successful implementation.
  • Acting as a technical expert to diagnose and resolve complex product or process issues using data‑led approaches.
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