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Are you an experienced Microbiology scientist? Have a lead a small group of people within laboratory as a lead scientist? We have an opportunity for you for a Microbiology Lead Scientist
Role: Microbiology Lead Scientist
Location: Reading
Shifts: Thursday - Monday, 09:00 - 05:00
Work Model: Fully on-site
Job type: Contract
Salary: £20 p/h
Job overview
Working as part of a cross-functional team, you will deliver the RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience. You will also hold accountability and responsibility for the testing team, providing line management and conducting one-to-ones.
Requirements
- A background in food science, science, or engineering, ideally within a fast-moving consumer goods market.
- Experience working both within teams and independently under the guidance of a manager.
- Proven ability in prioritizing and managing activities.
- Experience in proactively identifying problems and independently creating and implementing solutions.
- A fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyses data, allowing you to reach clear conclusions.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing.
- A focus on putting the consumer at the heart of development activities.
- A strong technical mind in microbiology, with recent experience working within the field (approximately 3 years).
- Experience of working to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
- Prior line management / people management experience, having managed at least 1-2 individuals.
- The ability to work without close supervision and make decisions independently.
Responsibilities
Working as part of a cross-functional team, you will deliver the RDQ activities required to complete project and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience. You will also have accountability and responsibility for the testing team, providing line management, including conducting one-to-ones and supporting their development.
If this is something that you'd be interested in please apply with your updated CV and I will be happy to connect with you at your convenient time.
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
