R&D Technician


Company:	McCormick & Company
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Haddenham, HP17 8LB
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Oct 2026
Closing date:	11 Nov 2026

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Summary

R&D Technician

Haddenham, Aylesbury (Oxfordshire)

Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare and compound seasoning samples, including some cooking and handling of meat and poultry ingredients where required.

• Apply seasonings to relevant product bases and prepare samples for research, shelf-life testing, and other business needs.

• Prepare and dispatch samples to customers globally, ensuring country-specific customs requirements are met.

• Maintain laboratory stock of raw materials, experimental materials, and product bases, ensuring appropriate stock levels, FIFO rotation, and shelf-life compliance.

• Set up and support internal tasting panels for flavour evaluation of raw materials, finished products, and trial samples, including maintaining tasting records.

• Maintain R&D/PPI reference samples in line with the Gold Standard Programme.

• Use existing laboratory systems to maintain accurate data and traceability of raw materials and finished products.

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