Scientist I

Mondelēz International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A global snack company in Birmingham is seeking a temporary Food Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with food safety requirements. The role involves conducting assessments, managing supplier information, and consulting with experts. A degree in Food Technology or related fields and strong communication skills are essential. Join a diverse team committed to quality and sustainability.

Benefits

Relocation support available

Qualifications

• Scientific grounding in food microbiology or food science.
• Understanding of ingredients and their manufacturing processes.
• Experience with microbiological hazards, thermal processing, or allergens.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety assessments of materials and specifications.
• Manage and interpret supplier information concerning food safety.
• Consult with experts on food safety data for specifications.

Skills

Food microbiology knowledge

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

IT competence

Education

Food Technology/Food Safety/Microbiology related degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP PLM

Job description

Overview

How you will contribute

You will work with key partners to ensure that food safety requirements are accurately translated into raw material, process and product specifications in a timely manner, provide basic food safety requirements advice to key stakeholders, and direct detailed technical questions to the Food Safety Team experts.

What you will bring

• Scientific grounding in food microbiology or food science
• Passion and desire for a technical area and a continuous improvement mentality
• A fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyse technical information and to reach clear conclusions

Purpose of the Role

You will be working in our Global Food Safety team accountable for food safety assessments of materials, specification reviews and approvals and gathering food safety data from our suppliers for creation of new specifications.

Main Responsibilities

• Accountable for food safety assessments of materials and specifications approvals across all regions and categories
• Collate, manage and interpret supplier information to decide on food safety requirements.
• Consult with Subject Matter Experts on any information concerning food safety data in the specification.
• Build food safety specifications in SAP PLM (SAP based specification system) to facilitate the transfer of Food Safety data into relevant specifications.
• Lead project workstreams to implement or update Mondelez’s food safety requirements
• Provide input into cross-functional teams regarding food safety specification requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Food Technology/Food Safety/Microbiology related degree.
• Understanding of ingredients, their manufacturing processes and composition.
• First food safety requirement experience in at least one of the following: microbiological hazards, thermal processing, or allergens.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Good communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office (including Microsoft teams) and to be IT competent

Relocation support available within country and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy.

Business Unit Summary

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about. We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum. Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen—and happen fast.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type Temporary (Fixed Term) – Food safety, Product Quality, Safety and Compliance