Ingredients Technologist

Job Description

Hey! We're Huel, and we're pleased to meet you 👋

Our culture thrives on high performance, and we set the bar high for new Hueligans who join us.

We invite you to read the advert below for our new Ingredients Technologist position to understand the role, and explore our 7 Huel values before applying to ensure we have the right working environment for you!

The role

As part of our Technical team expansion, we are now looking for an Ingredient Technologist to support our raw material control process. This role will see you use analytical techniques to investigate our raw materials and build an understanding of their consistency. You’ll look at their quality and safety over the products shelf life and how all of this impacts the final quality of our Huel products!

This role will be based onsite, 5 days a week at our new manufacturing site in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.

• Looking after the quality of our ingredients. You’ll be conducting inspections upon receipt for both raw ingredients and packaging and deciding what needs assessing in conjunction with our wider raw material team.
• Day-to-day you’ll be monitoring & testing the quality of our raw materials to establish baselines of ingredient acceptability and variability - think water activity, particle size & organoleptics against our approved specifications.
• Looking at raw material sample scheduling and communication of test planning and results.
• Utilising in house technology such as NIR for the ingredient monitoring.
• You’ll be responsible for creating & managing QAS standards & devising scientific studies to assess ingredient behaviour over shelf life & how this subsequently impacts the quality attributes of Huel products
• Looking after sample submissions for external laboratory testing, this includes allergens, microbiology, DNA testing, aflatoxins & heavy metals.

Not yet sure if this is the right role for you? Click HERE to read a more detailed job description.

What we're looking for in you

This role will best suit someone with a background and passion for food and science. You may be a grad who has a degree in Science or Engineering (Chemical, Food etc) or you might already have 1-2 years of experience working within the technical world. Either way, it is important that you have an understanding of ingredient structure, chemistry, and functionality.

• You’ll have capable lab skills and the ability to devise and lead practical studies with some independence. You may even have previous work experience in laboratories with food materials!
• You’ll need to be strong with numbers, data management, and interpretation to help report on all your findings.
• You’ll be personable and able to build and maintain strong working relationships, which is a huge part of this role. You’ll be someone who has great attention to detail and good organisation skills which will help you to be process driven
• To keep up with life at Huel you will be someone who is able to work in a fast-paced environment. We’re all working towards our mission and we’re having lots of fun doing it!

And as always, we’re on the lookout for new Hueligans who love a fast-paced environment and are always striving to be their best. We want people who aren’t afraid to think differently and push boundaries. If you’re all about setting big goals and believe that amazing things happen through creativity and teamwork, you’ll fit right in at Huel!

What do we offer in return?

We know that at times, our teams face demanding pressures, and exceptional effort deserves meaningful rewards. That's why we've created a world-class perks and benefits program designed to support our Hueligans in achieving their best, both professionally and personally, while celebrating the global impact they're making!

🌴 30 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays

🥤 Free Huel to keep you going

🏋️ Monthly gym membership contribution plus free use of our gym at HQ including free group classes. We will also give you your own nutrition plan!

🧠 Free 1-on-1 therapy provided by Self-Space.

🏥 Private Medical and Health insurance for you and your loved ones, including free life insurance covering up to 4x your salary

💰 Pension Plan

⚡ Electric Car Scheme with onsite charging

🚴Cycle to Work Scheme

🤰 Enhanced Family Leave

👪 Workplace Nursery Scheme

💸 Paid Employee Referral Scheme

🎉 Biannual events to celebrate success - Have you heard about Huelchella?

We are Hueligans

We know that diversity isn't just important; it’s essential, and it makes us stronger. We're all about embracing our differences, celebrating what makes us unique, and bringing together Hueligans from all walks of life.

Whilst we all share the 7 values of Huel, it’s our individual differences that truly enhance our culture of belonging. We seek out Hueligans from around the world, encouraging authenticity, diverse views, and fresh ideas to create products that our global customers love.

Meet our teams here.