Scientific Assistant - Food & Feed Technology (Feedco Unit)

Randstad Italia; Lazio; Ibrido; EUR 10.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A European agency for food safety is seeking a Scientific Assistant to support various activities related to food safety and contaminants. Candidates should possess excellent English skills and relevant experience in food sciences and engineering. The role is based in Italy with a hybrid work model involving office attendance at least 2 days a week. Competitive salary offered.

Competenze

• Excellent knowledge of English (at least C1 level).
• Previous experience in food sciences & engineering and/or micro- and nanoplastics.
• Behavioural competencies: working with others, analysis and problem solving, drive for results, good level of autonomy.

Mansioni

• Prepare summaries and formulate key findings of submitted data/information.
• Provide support in reviewing deliverables and preparing presentations.
• Advise EFSA staff in processing and utilizing outcomes of meetings.
• Provide support in risk assessment and literature analysis.
• Support the preparation of public consultations and related outcomes.

Conoscenze

Excellent knowledge of English

Previous experience in food sciences & engineering

Data analysis

Problem solving

Formazione

Degree in Food Sciences & engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Would you be interested in joining the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) as an interim via Randstad Italia?

If you have a good proficiency in English and previous experience in food sciences and engineering, this could be your chance to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

We are looking for a SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT to work in the Feed & Contaminants Unit.

Assignment

Initial contract of 3 months, with possibility of extension. Expected duration of assignment 12 months.

Salary

Approx. €2259 month before taxes.

Work modalities

Office work is required on at least 2 days per week. Remote work is possible within 2 hours from EFSA's premises in Parma, Italy, for the remaining days.

EFSA is committed to supporting the careers of people with visible and invisible disabilities that are encouraged to apply to Randstad open positions to be deployed at EFSA. The purpose of EFSA is to be globally accessible to any person regardless of their age, gender, culture, or ability, to foster the greatest degree of independence.

Responsibilities

The selected person will support the FEEDCO - Team CONTAMINANTS in its activities, by contributing to the following tasks :

• Prepare summaries and formulate key findings (preliminary conclusions, uncertainties, gaps…) of submitted data / information;
• Provide support in reviewing deliverables (intermediate / final), contributing to the preparation of presentations for internal and external purposes;
• Advise EFSA staff in processing and utilizing the outcomes of project / WG meetings;
• Provide ad‑hoc support in specific cases (e.g. in relation to specific calls-for-data, meetings and / or events);
• Provide support during the reporting phase, contributing to the preparation of presentations for internal and external purposes;
• Provide support in relation to risk assessment (e.g., literature analysis, systematic review, data validation, data extraction, data appraisal, collation and processing, summarising and analysis);
• Support the preparation of public and / or targeted consultations and the preparation of related outcomes;
• Provide support during the communication phase of the call / mandate, e.g. contribution at explanatory webinars, expert contribution to Q / As; prepare presentations and FAQ documents.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of English (at least C1 level);
• Previous experience in food sciences & engineering and / or micro‑ and nanoplastics;
• Degree in Food Sciences & engineering and / or related areas;
• Behavioural competencies: working with others, analysis and problem solving, drive for results, good level of autonomy.

Please, provide an English Europass template CV.

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