At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a skilled team to support food safety and quality testing in an innovative environment.
- Company: Global manufacturing company with a focus on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive salary, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Great opportunity for university graduates and interns to kickstart their careers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety while gaining valuable lab experience.
- Qualifications: Lab experience in food testing and a degree in Biology/Microbiology preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Melton Mowbray (onsite)
Contract length: 12 month contract potential to extend
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday flexible shifts 35 hours (8 hour day with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
The successful R&D Technologist will join the Team and help support both the Laboratory and Factory. This position is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled team working for an innovative and exciting brand. The R&D Technologist will help with food safety and Quality testing, Microbiology testing and Analysing data.
Responsibilities:
- Sampling and Inspection of raw materials at receiving, finished product for the sample library, label, and store them as per the procedure.
- Sampling and testing of in-process and/or finished product samples for troubleshooting, including held product for review and disposition by Q&FS.
- Collect environmental swabs following the Micro Standard and submit for testing.
- Maintaining the internal laboratory. Participating in the MGS quality control program.
- Register samples and swabs for external laboratory analysis.
- Analyse Microscopy on foreign bodies and prepare a database.
- Data collection, trend analysis, and reporting of test results, non-conformances (NCs) including S-CAPA, CAPA, PRIMP), and customer complaints, etc.
- Follow up on closure of PRIMPs, CAPAs, and S-CAPAs.
- Participate in the quality panel to determine product conformance to a standard.
- Support calibration and validation as per Q&FS schedules (scales, check weighers, Ishida, Metal Detectors, X-rays, and F0).
- Support line trials led by Q&FS/PPI/Packaging teams.
- Investigate customer and consumer complaints for root cause and preventive action.
- Document control: update Q&FS documents on digital platforms, prepare logbooks (Q&FS forms) for the factory, and archive documents.
- Participate in process confirmation, internal audit, glass and plastic, and GMP/GHP audit program.
- Conduct traceability exercise.
- Support the site with Pest control and sanitation program based on requirements established by Q&FS.
- Coordinate training of quality-related topics for supply associates.
- Provide input into Material Risk Assessments.
Key Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience:
- Previous Laboratory or Factory experience within a food testing environment is essential.
- A Biology/ Microbiology Degree is desired.
- Analytical testing.
- SAP Business desired but not essential.
- Tech savvy and a quick learner who can pick up new systems quickly.
- University Graduates/ Internships are welcome to apply who have lab experience through studying.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.
To apply, please follow the instructions on our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application.
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R&D Technologist in Melton Mowbray employer: Randstad Sourceright
Join a global manufacturing leader in Melton Mowbray as an R&D Technologist, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and quality in food safety. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values employee growth through hands-on experience and training opportunities, all while working in a flexible Monday to Friday schedule. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on collaboration, this role offers a meaningful chance to contribute to exciting projects in a thriving environment.
