Biotech jobs in United Kingdom

The Senior Research Scientist plays a pivotal role in advancing enzyme-based solutions for food applications by leveraging analytical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision to drive research, development, and intellectual property management initiatives within the business.

1. Developing novel enzyme applications tailored to address both emerging and established customer needs;
2. Pioneering the development of analytical techniques by leveraging appropriate technologies;
3. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance knowledge and expertise in enzyme utilization in production processes and understanding customer requirements;
4. Conducting tests and analyses using methodologies such as GC-MS, UV-vis, HPLC, resolving inherent challenges, and presenting detailed reports;
5. Maintaining meticulous records of projects and experiments in the laboratory;
6. Cultivating collaborative relationships with scientific staff;
7. Strategically selecting and customizing analytical methods from a range of options;
8. Providing training to laboratory personnel to improve skills and knowledge;
9. Upholding an organized laboratory environment, including equipment and instruments;
10. Adhering to safety procedures, maintaining equipment, managing supplies, and serving as the Health and Safety manager for the laboratory.

• Master's degree or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Processing, or a related scientific field, with a strong background in enzyme applications.
• More than 5 years' experience in commercial or academic laboratories.
• Profound understanding of chemical characteristics, formulations, and their impact on food properties.
• Demonstrated expertise in food analytical methodologies such as HPLC, GC, and MS for product development.
• Familiarity with general food industry production processes and requirements.
• Experience in application/product development, analysis, and patent-related activities within the food production industry, ideally dairy-related.
• Understanding of enzymes and their applications in the food industry is advantageous.