Food Scientist

Campden BRI; England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A food and drink science organization is seeking a Food Science Graduate to support the Senior Scientist in conducting laboratory analysis on food materials. The role includes managing laboratory work, performing quality procedures, and contributing to research. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £27,000 per annum along with additional benefits including a pension scheme and holiday allowances.

Benefits

Employee discounts and rewards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Generous pension scheme

Work/life balance focus

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant scientific field is required.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory work for clients.
• Perform quality procedure tasks like calibration.
• Write reports for projects.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Contribute to idea generation.
• Assist in training course delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Keen attitude to learn

Education

Degree in food science, chemistry, physics, forensic science, chemical engineering, material science or similar

Tools

X-ray micro-CT

Rheometer

Texture analyser

DSC

Viscosity meter

Job description

Food Science Graduate- Food Scientist

Campden BRI's Food and Drink Science Team look at the rheological properties of food materials to determine the texture as well as how they behave physically when subjected to physical forces and forced to flow. The rheological properties of raw materials, intermediate products such as batters and doughs as well as final products can be studied.

This role will primarily play a support function for the Senior Scientist in the team where you will be running various laboratory based analysis using instruments such as X‑ray micro‑CT, rheometer, texture analyser, DSC, viscosity meter.

Position

• Manage and undertake laboratory & pilot plant work on behalf of clients.
• Perform tasks related to quality procedures such as equipment calibration and reviews of documents.
• Write reports for contract and research projects.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Contribute to idea generation for food and beverage science and research.
• Assisting on delivery of training courses.

Requirements

• A degree in food science, chemistry, physics, forensic science, chemical engineering, material science or similar.
• Experience of working within an laboratory environment (preferrable).
• Communication skills and a keen attitude to learn/develop.
• Experience in data analysis from the above and familiarity with statistical analysis techniques. (advantageous).

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• £27,000 pa annum

Please note due to our rural location you must be able to drive and have your own transport.

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