Scientist – Microbiology

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience. What you will bring * A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge: * Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market * Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager * Prioritizing and managing activities * Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently * Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions * Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing * Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities Responsibilities: * With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with client requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. * You will plan and conduct projects in accordance with good manufacturing practice and GMP requirements and validation activities * You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications. * Comments/Special Instructions * GMP Microbiology background - recent experience being within the lab testing. Data reviewing & Validation experience preferred. * Must be able to work Bank Holidays and throughout Christmas Period. Additional information: 36 hours per week / Thursday to Monday / 9am – 5pm The contract will be 6 months initially Thursday to Monday Pattern (Inc Bank Holidays and working over the Festive Period). If you are interested and have the skills and experience required Apply Now