Location: Chipping Campden, UK
Contract:
Salary: Not specified
Work type: Not specified
Posted: 11 days ago
Deadline: Open
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A laboratory role conducting microscopy and analytical testing on food and drink products, including investigating contaminants, interpreting data, and producing technical reports.
Analytical Services
We offer commercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits
What you’ll be doing
You will be responsible for undertaking a range of microscopy investigations which can include foreign bodies, screening products for the presence of foreign/extraneous matter, imaging, packaging and bespoke client requests.
Interpret analytical data
Prepare and issue technical reports on investigation
Consult with and assist clients with the work required or interpretation of results
Assist with the return of samples and associated activities when required
Provide technical support and advice to colleagues if required
Work in a safe manner in accordance with departmental policies
To keep neat and orderly records of results and other relevant information
What we’re looking for
An investigative mindset
Relevant degree (Forensic Science/Biology/Chemistry)
A background in SEM (Scanning electron microscopy)
Great attention to detail
Able to commute to Chipping Campden five days a week
Own own vehicle and valid UK Driving License
What we offer
Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
Subsidised onsite restaurant
How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.
Location: Chipping Campden, UK
Industry: Scientific Research & Development
Practical application of technical excellence for the food and drink supply chain. We provide scientific, technical and legislative support to the food, drink and allied industries. We are membership based. Our services are underpinned by a strong R&D base in analysis and testing, product innovation, process validation, consultancy, auditing, and training. Many of our activities are independently accredited. We publish leading industry guidance. Expertise:- • manufacturing technologies - food processing, aseptic technology, microwaving, malting and brewing, milling, baking, extrusion, process control and instrumentation, packaging • safety assurance - hygiene, sanitation, microbiology, preservation, processing, analysis, testing, HACCP, safety management, • product development and quality, consumer studies, market insights, sensory science, authenticity testing, shelf-life, labelling and legislation • agri-food production, ingredients, raw materials • underpinning science - cereal science, microbiology, chemistry and biochemistry, molecular biology Membership benefits include: • access to over 300 technical, scientific and legislative advisers • access to confidential member-funded research • emergency assistance • member-only areas of the website • approx. 30% discount on most services, including training, publications and contract work. Our extensive facilities include:- • c. 3,000 sq m of laboratories for food and drink microbiology, hygiene, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, brewing and cereal science, packaging technology and sensory and consumer studies • c. 3,500 sq m food process hall and pilot plant including malting and brewing, retorting, chilling, milling, baking, hygiene and packaging • 800 sq m of dedicated training and conference facilities We have at Chipping Campden (Gloucestershire) and Nutfield (Surrey) in the UK as well as a subsidiary in Budapest, Hungary, which serves Eastern Europe.
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