• Job roles are varied, including sales and product awareness promotion, research and development, value and product growth, procurement and logistics, advertising and brand awareness, pricing and product development
• While global companies dominate the sector (Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Procter & Gambler, L’Oreal, Mars), there are a growing number of smaller, niche companies operating

More job profiles from Prospects and the National Careers Service.

Some of our recent graduates working in these areas include:

• Trainee Development Chemist, Church & Dwight - BSc Molecular Genetics
• Chocolate Manufacturer, Dulce GMBH - BSc Ecology & Conservation
• Production Characterisation Scientist, Lonza Biologics - MChem Chemistry with Forensic Science
• Behavioural Scientist, Unilever - PhD Psychology
• Sensory Assistant, British American Tobacco - MChem Chemistry with Forensic Science

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