Microbiology Compliance Assistant – Fresh Produce

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Microbiology Compliance Assistant to manage the microbiological compliance monitoring process and oversee surveillance testing. Ideal candidates have a scientific educational background, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Power BI. This office-based role offers a salary of up to £32k plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Educated to university degree level in a relevant field.
• Interest in microbiological science and its application.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end to end surveillance testing process.
• Manage the microbiological compliance monitoring process.
• Review and maintain internal surveillance risk assessments.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint)

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

University degree in food science, microbiology, biological sciences or related science

Job description

Our client is a key player within the Fresh Produce sector, supplying Fruit and Salad products to major retailers and well versed in growing & supplying a strong portfolio of fresh produce crops. We offer a new opportunity within their team as Microbiology Compliance Assistant.

The opportunity of Microbiology Compliance Assistant offers a fantastic opportunity to join a key player in the industry and become an integral part of the team. The candidate will take ownership of the end to end surveillance testing process, with an enhanced focus around the management of microbiological risks within the company’s supply chain. This role will be office based.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with suppliers and growers to implement customer microbiology policies and standards.
• Review and maintain internal surveillance risk assessments, communicating updates to relevant teams on a periodic basis.
• Manage the end to end daily surveillance testing process, including surveillance testing schedule, sample submission and results review.
• Coordinate the microbiological compliance monitoring process, monitor and trend results, highlighting where thresholds have been exceeded.
• Investigate with suppliers in the event of microbiological surveillance fails to understand root causes and corrective actions, ensuring all details are captured in the appropriate tracker.
• Collect and review grower level risk assessments to support suppliers management of food safety risks, including chemical risks, microbiological risks and supplier responses to adverse weather events which could impact these risks.
• Support the collation of microbiological compliance documents, including microbiological analysis conducted on water, swabs and raw material.
• Stay up to date with legislative and standards / guidance within the industry and communicate to the relevant teams.
• Support SCTM with delivery of group lab management strategy, including collation and analysis of data as part of surveillance governance and reporting.

We require;

• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Educated to university degree level, preferably in food science, microbiology, biological sciences or related science
• Interest in microbiological science and how it is applied to fresh produce and food safety
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with stakeholders across all levels and disciplines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Strong work ethic, deadline-focused

Salary up to £32k + excellent benefits

Location: Kent