Job Title: Senior Technician, Ingredient Research Flavour Science
Location: Reading, UK
Rate: £16.03ph - £20.84ph Umbrella Co Basis
Employment Type: Contract (6 Months)
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (36 hours per week)
Reference: K1047
Job Description:
As a member of the RDQ Team, candidate will conduct experiments and trials under the guidance of more senior team members. The candidate will also oversee the experimental workspace, adhering to all food safety and quality policies.
How the candidate contribute to the Flavour Team:
- Candidate will perform sample preparation and processes using basic lab equipment and small-scale food production kits under the supervision of a more Senior Staff Member, and ensure the effective organization of workload, the integrity of the data generated and the timely and accurate reporting of results, highlighting where unexpected results were observed.
- To succeed in this role, the candidate will prepare, operate and maintain the equipment and ingredients for the efficient and effective operation of the experimental workspace while working to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that food safety and quality policies are adhered to including risk assessments, SOPs, HACCP and good manufacturing processes.
What will the candidate bring:
- A desire to drive the future, accelerate the career and following experience and knowledge.
- Desire to work on a team and independently with the guidance of more senior Team Members.
- Ability to proactively identify problems and create and implement solutions.
- Attention to detail and following written/verbal instructions.
- Applying technical understanding of equipment and ingredients to support bench-scale operations.
- Recording and reporting data and accurately.
- Manipulating and interpreting data.
- Handling multiple activities concurrently.
- Interest in/knowledge of food flavour chemistry and other aspects of food research.
- Previous experience in a food research/small production environment or knowledge of food flavour chemistry would be helpful.
Education / Certifications:
- Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Chemistry, or similar.
Travel requirements:
- The role will be based full-time at the Reading Science Centre.
Additional Information:
This role is INSIDE IR35
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