Scientific Research Assistant - NIF Unit

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

Functieomschrijving

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 nutrition and novel foods, this could be your chance to work in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

We are looking for a Scientific Research Assistant in the Nutrition & Food Innovation Unit.

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.

Responsabilittà

The Interim will:

• Collect and analyse scientific data and literature on Nutrition, Novel Foods and botanical health claims;
• Support the chemical, botanical, and toxicological 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.

Functie-eisen

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of English (at least C1 level);
• Previous experience in one (or more) of the following fields: Plant Biotechnology, Botany, Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Plant Toxicology, Risk Assessment;
• Previous experience in collecting and collating evidence, writing and reviewing scientific documents, analyzing and interpreting data with statistics, reviewing scientific literature;
• Good knowledge of IT tools, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word;
• Behavioural competencies: working with others, analysis and problem solving, attention to detail, time management, priority setting and planning, customer focus, resilience and composure.

Assignment: initial contract of 3/4 months, with possibility of extension. Expected duration of assignment: 12 months.

Salary: approx. € 2326 per 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.

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