Food Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading food science company in Gloucester is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to support Senior Scientists in conducting various laboratory analyses. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in the lab, with strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of £27,000 per annum and numerous benefits focusing on work/life balance, including 25 days of holiday and a generous pension scheme.

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

• Degree in a relevant scientific field is essential.
• Experience in laboratory environments is preferable.
• Keen attitude to learn and develop in the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory and pilot plant work for clients.
• Conduct quality procedures and equipment calibration.
• Write detailed reports for projects.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Contribute ideas for food and beverage research.
• Assist in training course delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Statistical analysis techniques

Education

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

Job description

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.

Qualifications

• A degree in food science, chemistry, physics, forensic science, chemical engineering, material science or similar.
• Experience of working within an laboratory environment (preferable).
• Communication skills and a keen attitude to learn/develop.
• Experience in data analysis 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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