Hybrid R&D Microbiology Lead – Food Safety & Innovation

Manpower UK Ltd; Souldrop; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Microbiology Manager for a prominent FMCG client based at their Research & Development facility in Souldrop, UK. This full-time role involves overseeing microbiological safety for product innovations and mentoring team members. Candidates should have an MSc or higher in a relevant field and over three years of industry experience in applied microbiology. The position offers a blend of remote and onsite work with a competitive salary of up to £52,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (>3 years) in applied/industry microbiology roles in the food sector.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively in English.
• Experience in managing teams and leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as microbiology first contact for R&D product developers.
• Lead microbiological risk assessments for new product designs.
• Provide technical expertise in microbiological experiment design.

Skills

Microbiological expertise

Statistical data analysis

Project management

Influencing skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSc or higher in Food Microbiology, Food Safety, or Food Science & Technology

Job description

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Microbiology Manager for a prominent FMCG client based at their Research & Development facility in Souldrop, UK. This full-time role involves overseeing microbiological safety for product innovations and mentoring team members. Candidates should have an MSc or higher in a relevant field and over three years of industry experience in applied microbiology. The position offers a blend of remote and onsite work with a competitive salary of up to £52,000 per annum.