Process Development Scientist

Job title: Process Development Scientist Reporting to: Global Process Development Manager Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday The Opportunity The Process Development Scientist is responsible for scaling of processes to enhance operational efficiency, improve product quality, and drive innovation within the organisation to produce high-quality products efficiently. This role involves scaling up laboratory processes to production levels, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and Process Engineering. What it’s like to work here We’ve been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3000 products in more than 90 countries, but we’re only just getting started. We’re on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world’s leading flavour and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands. You can find out more about our exciting organisation here: TREATT | About Treatt the trusted global ingredients manufacturer On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 400 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we’d never succeed. We think Treatt’s a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it: “Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard. It is very clear the hard work that goes into providing excellence for customers, but it is also very apparent that managers have the same goals for helping us all to progress.” “Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills and increase my knowledge” “Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with no two days the same and opportunities always available to help you learn and develop. The people and the culture create a fantastic company to be part of” What you’ll be doing The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: Process Design and Optimization Develop and refine processes for the manufacture of flavour ingredient for the beverage market. Optimize workflows to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. Evaluate and implement new technologies or methodologies to advance process capabilities. Scale-Up and Transfer Translate laboratory-scale processes to pilot-scale and full-scale production. Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless technology transfer. Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process descriptions for scaled-up operations. Support Management of Change (MOC) activities for new processes, equipment, and operating methods. …