Laboratory Technician/ Food Research Scientist
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the team in their food science research. The role will involve the coordination the smooth running of the laboratory and carry out research projects.
You will work as a laboratory technician - carrying out maintenance, health and safety work, waste disposal. Additionally you will work as a research scientist - working in the new product development department.
Main Duties:· Coordinate the smooth running of the laboratory to ensure compliance with the company’s Health and Safety, HACCP and ISO policies (e.g. Equipment maintenance, housekeeping, waste disposal, laboratory audits, chemical inventories)· Carry out research projects as directed by the NPD Manager.· Answer technical enquiries and provide technical support to internal & external customers.
What we are looking for (as many of the following):· Must have a relevant degree (e.g. Food Technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, MSc Organic Chemistry) or 2/3 years or more similar laboratory experience. · Demonstrate a high level of proactivity, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and a positive attitude.· Experience with COSHH and H&S regulations / ISO / GMP / HACCP · Microbiology and fermentation· Protein purification· Enzyme analysis· Experience with food processing (dairy, brewing, protein, F&V, flavour) · Experience with product formulation· Excellent written and oral communication skills including formal presentations.· Ability to multi-task
We would be particularly interested to hear from candidates with chemistry experience with cereals, and/or fermentation experience on a large scale (not just studied at degree/masters/PhD level.
My client is a manufacturer of enzymes.
