Food & Non-Food Technologist

ALS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at ALS as a Food & Non-Food Technologist in Rotherham, where you'll ensure compliance with industry regulations and maintain high-quality standards for food products. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with retailer clients, manage product specifications, and conduct essential testing. With a strong emphasis on innovation and excellence, you'll be supported in your professional growth while making a positive impact on the food industry. If you're passionate about food sciences and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

Annual Leave starting at 25 days

Ability to Buy annual leave

Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme

Salary Progression Scheme

'Celebrating Success' Recognition Awards

Perkbox membership

Learning/study support

Group Personal Pension Plan

Car Parking on-site

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Food Sciences or Nutrition Sciences is essential.
• Strong knowledge of food regulations and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess product compliance with regulations and manage specifications.
• Communicate with clients regarding technical queries and reporting.
• Prepare food samples for testing and perform various tests.

Skills

Food Sciences

Nutrition Sciences

Food & labelling regulations

Reporting and writing skills

Project management

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Food Sciences or Nutrition Sciences

Job description

Imagine your future with us

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.
When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive.
Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, always challenging our thinking to find ways to solve some of the world’s most complex problems for a safer, healthier world.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for the role of a Food & Non-Food Technologist at ALS in Rotherham.
We are looking for a Food and Non-Food Technologist to work within the Technical Services team at the Rotherham site. This role must provide technical support to our retailer clients and manage their food and non-food product due diligence. You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with industry regulations and maintaining high-quality standards. Do you have the skills required? If so, please read on!

Hours Per Week: 40
Days Per Week: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent

The day to day

• Using technical competencies to assess product compliance with current regulations.
• Managing product specifications and quality attributes with the retailer food suppliers.
• Gathering testing data for release of retailer marketability report.
• Communicate with clients regarding technical queries and general reporting matters.
• Preparation of food samples for organoleptic testing.
• Performing physical, organoleptic and appearance testing.

The Essentials

• A scientific background (degree level) preferably in Food Sciences / Nutrition Sciences.
• Excellent knowledge of Food & labelling regulations.
• High level of reporting and writing skills.
• Good understanding of the Food Industry and clients.
• The ability to manage projects to tight deadlines with a good understanding of FMCG requirements.
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good computer literacy skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Very high attention to detail and a methodical approach.

Working at ALS

Our people drive our success at ALS.
We are a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. We reward excellence and uphold our values in our work and how we treat each other.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to expand your skills and develop new ones so you can reach your full potential. We invest in our people with a range of programs and provide opportunities across the company, giving our people scope to grow diverse careers and develop as leaders.
We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and the communities where we work.

Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave commencing at 25 days (rising to 30) plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Ability to Buy annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• ‘Celebrating Success’ Recognition Awards
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Car Parking on-site

Everyone matters
ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

Eligibility
To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a UK Citizen, Permanent Resident or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

How to apply
Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. APPLY TODAY