Nutrition & Food Innovation Research Assistant (Hybrid)

Randstad Filiale di Latina; Emilia-Romagna; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

EFSA invites applications for an Interim Scientific Research Assistant in the Nutrition & Food Innovation Unit through Randstad Italia. The role focuses on collecting and analysing data in Nutrition and Novel Foods, drafting preparatory documents and aligning outputs with EFSA standards.

The assignment spans 3–4 months with a potential extension to 12 months. Remote work is possible within 2 hours from Parma, with office days required.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of English (at least C1 level).
• Previous experience in Nutrition, Novel Foods, Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Plant Toxicology or Risk Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyse scientific data and literature on Nutrition, Novel Foods and botanical health claims.
• Support characterisation of plants and substances, including intake assessments.
• Draft preparatory documents for scientific opinions and review comments from public consultations.
• Align draft scientific outputs with EFSA editorial standards.
• Present findings to experts and support the organisation of Working Group meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Data analysis

Literature review

Scientific writing

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

EFSA invites applications for an Interim Scientific Research Assistant in the Nutrition & Food Innovation Unit through Randstad Italia. The role focuses on collecting and analysing data in Nutrition and Novel Foods, drafting preparatory documents and aligning outputs with EFSA standards.

The assignment spans 3–4 months with a potential extension to 12 months. Remote work is possible within 2 hours from Parma, with office days required.