Samples Compounder - Liquid
Buckinghamshire, England, GB
Job ID 5879
Date posted August 26, 2025
Job Category Manufacturing
As a compounder, you will fulfill the sample requests: compounding, dispensing, labelling and preparing for shipping of flavors following the appropriate procedures. Pack and ship flavor samples and other samples in general using relevant logistical IT systems. Check stock levels, replenishing where required though compounding or liaising with production.
What you’ll do:
- Respond in time, according to the priority and indication of the manager, to the assigned tasks
- Keep the sample KPIs on track and prioritise tasks when the manager is absent (i.e. holiday)
- Follow the procedure in order to guarantee the traceability and quality of the samples
- Compound samples when necessary according to formulation (liquid and powder)
- Complete all document filing for customs purposes.
- Inform promptly the manager when an issue occurs and use own initiative to solve
What you’ll bring:
- Scientific background with laboratory experience, knowledge in health and safety as well as shipment processes
- Ability to follow SOPs and sample from production (Raw materials and final product)
- Experience with liquid and powder compounder and spray dry equipment usage and cleaning
- Ability to work under pressure with a fast turnover
- Dangerous goods carriage certificate and/or logistics experience
- Willing to work in shifts (Monday to Friday working pattern: 06:00 – 14:00 and 10:00 – 18:00)
What you’ll get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
- An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond
- Opportunity to develop a strong and fulfilling career
About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Flavors:
We offer innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.
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