Oxoid Remel Microbiology (Acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Food Safety Specialist (Scientist II)
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Job Number
Job Number R-01361495
Highlights
- Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
- Start Date: Immediately
- Work Location: On-Site Work Only
Skills
- Microbiology
- Food Safety
- Lab Assistant
- Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
- Microbiology Laboratory Techniques
Description
Workday ID: R-01361495
Joining our team, you’ll play an active part in helping to deliver meaningful impact. At Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, we play a crucial role in accurate identification and targeted treatment for diseases, ensuring food and beverage safety, and supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing integrity. Our products and services are designed to meet the highest standards of quality and performance, helping our customers achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.
Food Safety Specialist (Scientist II)
Job Profile
Scientist II, Research & Development
As a Food Safety Specialist (Scientist II) within our Microbiology Division you’ll be working in our R&D Team on the development of food safety products and workflows. You’ll work in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidance by senior team members/R&D Manager, to ensure work is carried out within schedule.
You'll be part of a team that shares a common set of values: integrity, intensity, innovation, and involvement. Our continued growth reflects our commitment to excellence.
Responsibilities
As a member of the Food Safety development team, you will be responsible for the following:
- Contributing to and leading aspects of Food Safety development projects, including:
- Collaboratively planning projects in agreement with internal stakeholders to agreed specifications,
- Compiling necessary project design control documentation,
- Planning and performing food safety development project experiments in accordance with plan,
- Proactively seeking solutions to mitigate risks that may impact project work/timelines,
- Executing project work in accordance with agreed schedules and budgets,
- Producing and delivering progress reports in accordance with project timescale,
- Completing project-driven and technical feasibility activities including but not limited to:
- Leading implementation of new technologies within the food safety laboratory,
- Planning and conducting competitor benchmarking and post-market surveillance studies,
- Writing product IFUs and reviewing technical documents with an eye for detail,
- Rapidly identifying risks and mitigate effectively, seeking input from senior team members or manager appropriately,
- Co-ordinating validation (e.g. AOAC-RI PTM) of protocols for molecular products against ISO/USDA-FSIS/FDA-BAM standard methods and assisting remote troubleshooting where required,
- Demonstrating the ability to interpret large, complex datasets and make technical decisions, recognizing where support is required,
- Utilizing strong communication skills, including customer-facing technical writing, to present R&D project information to a range of audiences,
- Developing and demonstrating a clear understanding of the processes involved in food safety workflow development,
- Developing and demonstrating a clear understanding of product design and suitability for end users,
- Initiating ideas for new or improved products or processes with a customer-centric mindset,
- Providing support to existing product portfolio through understanding of scientific principles, workflow optimization, and examination of new processes,
- Understanding the performance metrics, safety metrics and practices for the team/department,
- Maintaining laboratory notebooks to the appropriate standard,
- Providing product training to internal and external customers,
- Providing advanced technical training to peers and technical stakeholders,
- Actively engaging in regular performance and development conversations and acting on feedback as appropriate,
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- Fulfilling the responsibilities of the position as defined in our Health, Safety and Environmental policies and associated Codes of Practice and actively promoting Health and Safety awareness,
- Any other duties/projects that are within the skills and ability of the post-holder.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Microbiology (or another biological science related) degree or significant experience in microbiology laboratory setting,
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software is required,
- Experience with diverse techniques and procedures in microbiology,
- Strong organizational and communication skills,
- Knowledge of food safety workflows/techniques is preferred but not essential.
This is an exciting time to join us as we continue to build on more than 100 years of microbiology excellence. With a broad portfolio of instruments, services, and global resources, we’re steadfast in our commitment to helping you succeed. Together, we can cultivate a thriving microbiology culture that supports you today, tomorrow, and for life. Oxoid Remel Microbiology, acquired from Thermo Fisher Scientific, is now under the ownership of Astorg, a leading private equity firm with deep healthcare sector expertise and proven track record in diagnostics. With the continuity of trusted brands, established expertise and a long-standing reputation in microbiology, we’re looking for talented people to join us as we enter our next chapter of growth. Come and be part of what’s next for our company.
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