http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobsNew Scientist Jobshttp://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/quality-account-manager-west-yorkshire-200644682.htmFri, 20 Nov 2009 09:49:57 +0000194104This Food company have a natural passion for new technology plays a vital part in how they strive to grow their business and bring consumers closer to nature. As the energy of business, they combine a technical, engineering mindset with quality orientation and desire to head their continuous evolution. They are currently looking for a Quality Account Manager to join their technical team. Key Responsibilities are: - Ensuring that the brand and customer product specifications are completed accurately, approved and issued in a timely manner. - Assess legal compliance of artwork and advertisement materials - To conduct supplier assurance audits to ensure that the companies and customer quality standards and codes of practice are met - To ensure that all non-conformance raised in customer audits are recorded, agreed, followed up and closed out to a satisfactory conclusion - To ensure customer technical queries and problems are answered and resolved to enable a permanent and satisfactory conclusion - To prepare and update the supplier assurance audit schedule - Liaise with Global Purchasing to ensure ingredient and packaging supplier information is complete and adequate to fulfil customer and BRC requirements Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience working in a technical role at managerial level within diary or food related industry either in Operations, Quality or Engineering disciplines. - Must have a sound knowledge of food manufacturing, processing techniques and auditing - Knowledge of Quality Management Systems, laboratory methods and GMP Candidates will ideally be educated to degree level in Food Science or a related discipline, have experience of Food Legislation and Retailer Specification Systems. Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/bakery-technologist-new-product-development-food-science-south-west-200642947.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:41:41 +0000190049The successful candidate will become part of an award winning team and you will be involved in providing technical help to worldwide clients within the food sector. You will also be responsible for contributing to training courses and develop new events based on topical issues of interest to the Baking Industry. Requirements: The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in Food Technology, Food Science or equivalent and should have previous experience within new product development. You will be expected to contribute to research projects in the baking and cereal processing division and other departments. This is a remarkable chance to join an established organisation, who offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, an onsite subsidised restaurant and the use of a subsidised on-site day nursery for pre-school children. Being an 'Investor in People' there will be numerous opportunities to progress and develop within the company. If you feel that you have what it takes to join a recognized and innovative corporation then call Imran Rahim at Paramount Recruitment on 0121 616 3475. Keywords: Process Development Technologist, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, New Product Development, Food Scientist/Bakery Technologist Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/process-development-technologist-food-science-food-technologist-south-west-200642936.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 17:32:51 +0000190032The successful candidate will become part of an award winning team that consists of experienced engineers and technologists. You will be involved in a variety of projects which will include short term contracts as well as long term research and consultancy projects for leading industries within the food sector. Requirements: The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in Chemical Engineering or Food Technology and equivalent and have previous research experience in food process and/or product development. You should have the ability to plan and manage research projects from initiation, through to experimental design to reporting and commercial exploitation. You will be expected to provide clients with technical advice and liaise with research funding bodies and submit appropriate R&D proposals. This is a remarkable chance to join an established organisation, who offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, an onsite subsidised restaurant and the use of a subsided on-site day nursery for pre-school children. Being an 'Investor in People' there will be numerous opportunities to progress and develop within the company. If you feel that you have what it takes to join a recognized and innovative corporation then call Imran Rahim at Paramount Recruitment on 0121 616 3475. Keywords: Process Development Technologist, Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Food Science, Food Technologist, New Product Development, Food Scientist Paramount Recruitment Limited provides services as an agency and an employment business. We regularly have similar roles in this area. Please see our website for details or send your CV in to us to find out the latest opportunities. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/team-manager-analytical-chemistry-materials-south-south-east-200639729.htmWed, 18 Nov 2009 09:06:11 +0000189229Team Manager (Analytical Chemistry/ Materials) c£25-30k South Ref: AF/015134 An experienced Team Manager in analytical chemistry (HPLC, LC/MS) with excellent people management skills is urgently required to manage an analytical team who provide a reliable testing service within R&D for a key organisation. As an analytical team manager will be responsible the management for a team who are preparing and analysing test samples using a variety of complex testing instrumentation (HPLC, GC, LC/MS/MS, ICP, GC-MS etc). You will have excellent problem solving skills to develop solutions and provide advice by applying your expertise to solve routine, non routine or novel analytical problems or challenges. Key Responsibilities • Uphold and carry out standard tests undertaken within the Materials Analysis team where there are well established and understood test methodologies. • Support the demands of the laboratory for high volume (all development products will require routine tests) and quick turnaround to produce accurate and timely results for the test requests submitted. • Develop weekly /daily activity (including testing, training, calibration, etc.) plans for team, ensuring that all appropriate options have been considered to meet customer requirements. • Implement talent management strategies to enhance the Team’s skill and flexibility to include: a) performance monitoring; b) multi-skilling; c) ‘specialist’ skills development; and seek opportunities to improve their effectiveness. • Ensure that all daily work routines are conducted in a safe manner, following defined test methods and ISO17025 protocols. Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience - Degree/ MSc/ PhD in Analytical Chemistry/ Materials background - Experience in a variety of complex instrumentation techniques HPLC, LCMSMS, GC, GC-MS, ICP etc - Relevant technical experience resulting in a thorough understanding of supervision in a high volume/quick turnaround ‘routine’ laboratory environment (ISO 17025) - Proven team management / supervisory experience to support and motivate a team in high demand situations. - Ability to understand principles of test processes/methods - Working knowledge of IT applications (Lotus Notes, Word, Excel, etc.) To Apply If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Alison Fisher at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AF/015134, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on 020 7421 5200, or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to alison.fisher@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk Due to a high volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within seven days of submitting your CV please assume that your application will not be taken further. If you wish to receive feedback to obtain why your application was unsuccessful please use the contact details provided on the advert. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/product-development-technologist-south-east-200635166.htmFri, 13 Nov 2009 15:13:26 +0000182252**Product Development Technologist, 18 to 27k, Bedfordshire, Permanent** Our client is a world leading drinks manufacturer. This is a permanent position for product development of new drinks products We have a vacancy to join this fast paced team as an innovative Product Development Technologist. The ideal candidate will be responsible for every stage of developing great tasting drinks, from product concept to launch. The work will ensure that the products are differentiated in the marketplace and that consumers want to buy these in preference to the competition Success in this job will mean products on supermarket shelves There will be an opportunity to develop both "ready to consume" products and "ready to prepare" products, for a range of global brands. There will also be opportunities to travel internationally. **Key Accountabilities of Job** -Represent the Global Design Centre as a member of project teams providing Product Development capability to deliver new drinks products -Execute the development brief for the project and be responsible for design and preparation of product prototypes -Liaise with relevant expert groups -Work with third parties, particularly ingredient suppliers to develop product prototypes and agree specifications -Conduct bench scale, pilot plant scale and factory scale trials for new products and establish process parameters -Maintain laboratory records and formal reporting procedures; be point of contact for product queries; be responsible for laboratory and work areas assigned -Be a member of expert teams as appropriate; attend relevant conferences, meetings and training courses and keep up to date with technology and competitor developments -Have an awareness of safe product design, patents, competitor products, commercial processes and project management **Essential Criteria** -Degree / technical qualification in Food Technology / Engineering / Science -Relevant experience in product and process development -Skills in data analysis and management -Time management and priority setting with a flexible and adaptable approach to working on several activities in parallel -Excellent spoken and written communication **Travel Requirement** -Travel will be required to attend project meetings, consumer work and production trials -Travel will be mainly in Europe but trips to other regions of the world may be required -Travel frequency will vary, but is expected to average no more than one trip per month throughout the year Please contact James Harvey at Kelly Scientific Resources, 0208 481 1384 quoting ref P1228 for an informal chat, or please apply online. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-technologist-ingredient-evaluation-south-ftse100-company-united-kingdom-200636835.htmWed, 11 Nov 2009 16:33:32 +0000177964A Senior Technologist is required for the Ingredient Evaluation section of our blue-chip client’s Scientific and Regulatory Affairs department. Working within a team of over 20 regulatory professionals and toxicologists you will be a point of contact for internal (head office and manufacturing sites) and external queries (worldwide suppliers) relating to ingredient and recipe information for regulatory and toxicological assessment. Scientific and Regulatory Affairs is a high profile function within the business, and as Senior Technologist, Ingredient Evaluation, you will be expected to work in a confident and professional manner, protecting the company’s trade secrets/ confidentiality and helping to make assessments of ingredients based on international regulations relating to their toxicity. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Undertake routine evaluations for product ingredients in line with the company’s Duty of Care Policy. • Participate in Product Stewardship exercises to ensure that company guidelines are maintained. • Ensure that confidential disclosures for all ingredients and components in use are accurately recorded on the database and held securely according to departmental procedures. • Provide guidance for market on legal status of ingredients in particular markets. As Senior Technologist, Ingredient Evaluation, you will also develop skills which will enable you to contribute to the generation of external technical reports, publications and presentations. QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE: • Degree (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences or Chemistry. • MSc in Toxicology advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided on the job. • Experience in consumer goods regulations is an advantage but not essential as training will be given. • Prior toxicology work/ risk assessment experience preferred, but not essential. SALARY & BENEFITS: Candidates possessing only a BSc or MSc without experience would normally be offered a starting salary of £21,200 for this position. For those with additional relevant experience in toxicology/ regulatory or other roles, there may be flexibility for a higher salary. 25 days holiday Bonus (up to 15% of annual salary) Free lunches on site daily Personal Accident Insurance Private Medical Insurance Pension Scheme – employer contributing 15%, for your 5% Life Assurance Share Save Scheme Share Reward Scheme To Apply: If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Adam Isle at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AI/ 014826, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on +44 (0)207 421 5232, or apply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to: adam.isle@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/process-technologist-south-east-200635174.htmTue, 10 Nov 2009 11:54:27 +0000175814**Process Technologist, Bedfordshire, 21 to 27k, Permanent** Our client is a world leading drinks manufacturer. This is a permanent position for a process engineering expert to produce fine quality ingredients from fresh raw materials Our client is responsible for some of the most recognisable brands in the drinks industry. To make great brands even better, we have a vacancy for a creative process technologist The successful candidate will develop and test ideas that will ensure the drinks are among the most innovative, and shall get involved in all stages of the process, from fresh raw meterials to the packaged products through the implementation of next generation processes. The candidate shall have process engineering expertise to support work on processing fresh raw meterials to deliver products and ingredients with enhanced functionality. You shall possess a degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or Applied Science and ideally experience in food manufacturing and working on process design and implementation **Key Accountabilities** -Supporting the development of a technical capability in plant raw material / process interactions -Experimental design and execution of trials at laboratory, pilot plant and factory scale including comprehensive testing protocols in support of innovation projects and technology platforms -Contributing to drinks development, bringing new insights and identifying opportunities both internally and externally for technologies that can be applied to processing of fresh plant materials -Working with factory and supply chain personnel in business case development, process design, scale up and deployment of robust technologies -Identifying and liasing with relevant analytical experts to perform the most appropriate analysis -Recognising patent opportunities and contributing to achieving robust technology protection -Maintaining contacts with equipment / engineering suppliers, service providers and being the custodian for selected equipment -Participating in relevant conferences and training schemes -Training and development of people in area of expertise **Key Skills** -Candidates must demonstrate the ability to design and implement experimental and trial programmes and be capable of interpreting results and making subsequent recommendations -A proven track record of process scale up from laboratory to pilot and factory scale is essential -Previous experience of plant (e.g. leaf tea) processing is highly desirable -Excellence in Science and Technology -Designing and deploying products on time and in full -Protecting competitive advantage through accelerating delivery of innovation Please call James Harvey at Kelly Scientific Resources on 0208 481 1384 for an informal chat quoting ref P1229 http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/marine-functional-foods-principal-investigatoradjunct-professor-republic-of-ireland-200635165.htmTue, 10 Nov 2009 11:49:31 +0000175804The Marine Functional Foods Research Initiative NutraMara) is a recently created programme for marine based functional food development funded by the Marine Institute and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (under its Food Institutional Research Measure). NutraMara consists of up to 30 individual scientists/postgraduate students working on the development of marine based functional foods targeting health areas which include food safety, cardiovascular health, immunity and colorectal cancer. The NutraMara initiative will combine expertise from a number of national institutes including Teagasc’s food centres, University Colleges Cork and Dublin, NUI Galway, University of Limerick and University of Ulster. Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, as the co-ordinator of the NutraMara initiative in collaboration with University College Dublin and University College Cork are now seeking to fill the following post: Marine Functional Foods – Principal Investigator/Adjunct Professor (Ref: PROF/MFRC/0309) The indicative duration of these term appointments is 4.5 years subject to contract. Further information including job specifications, qualification requirements, remuneration and an application form for each post can be accessed by clicking the Apply Now button. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Friday 27, November 2009. Teagasc is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/marine-natural-products-chemist-programme-director-of-nutramara-republic-of-ireland-200635105.htmTue, 10 Nov 2009 11:37:40 +0000175746The Marine Functional Foods Research Initiative NutraMara) is a recently created programme for marine based functional food development funded by the Marine Institute and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (under its Food Institutional Research Measure). NutraMara consists of up to 30 individual scientists/postgraduate students working on the development of marine based functional foods targeting health areas which include food safety, cardiovascular health, immunity and colorectal cancer. The NutraMara initiative will combine expertise from a number of national institutes including Teagasc’s food centres, University Colleges Cork and Dublin, NUI Galway, University of Limerick and University of Ulster. Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, as the co-ordinator of the NutraMara initiative in collaboration with University College Dublin and University College Cork are now seeking to fill the following post: • Marine Natural Products Chemist (Programme Director of NutraMara) Principal Investigator/Adjunct Professor (Ref: PROF/AFRC/0309) Further information including job specifications, qualification requirements, remuneration and an application form for each post can be accessed by clicking the Apply Now button below. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Friday 27, November 2009. Teagasc is an equal opportunities employer. Canvassing will disqualify. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/laboratory-manager-dry-pet-foods-perm-lancs-lancashire-200631215.htmWed, 04 Nov 2009 17:24:37 +0000169021Laboratory Manager - Dry Pet Foods - PERM - Lancs NES are looking for a Laboratory Manager for our pet food client who is a leading manufacturer of own label dry pet foods within the European market. You will need to have experience in the food sector, with experience in the R&D of raw materials and finished products. You will also be able to cope with the pressures of running a busy laboratory and liaising with various departments and suppliers. You will need to come from a food background, either human or animal, preferably within a pet food environment. You will also need to have some experience of managing a laboratory. Please apply to Geoff Flavell-Matts at NES . . . http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/trainee-scientific-sales-professional-ireland-republic-of-ireland-200620518.htmMon, 26 Oct 2009 10:21:11 +0000150486Keywords: - NIR, Food, agriculture, sales, Dublin Our client is seeking a trainee sales professional to maintain and grow their business in Ireland!! Ideally, you will be an exceptional relationship builder with a good understanding of Chemistry and related analytical/wet chemistry techniques. Experience in a commercial environment will be highly beneficial and you must have a willingness to travel extensively.Perfect for a new science graduate with some sales experience. Only apply if you are fully committed, have strong interpersonal and team skills, a proactive mindset and a thirst for success. Contact VRS immediately for more information on this exciting new role!! http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/trainee-scientific-sales-professional-glasgow-glasgow-area-200620513.htmMon, 26 Oct 2009 10:18:40 +0000150482Keywords: - NIR, Food, agriculture, sales, Glasgow Our client is seeking a trainee sales professional to maintain and grow their business North of the border!! Ideally, you will be an exceptional relationship builder with a good understanding of Chemistry and related analytical/wet chemistry techniques. Experience in a commercial environment will be highly beneficial and you must have a willingness to travel extensivelyPerfect for a new science graduate with some sales experience. Only apply if you are fully committed, have strong interpersonal and team skills, a proactive mindset and a thirst for success. Contact VRS immediately for more information on this exciting new role!! http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/analytical-chemist-cambs-east-anglia-temp-south-east-200620489.htmMon, 26 Oct 2009 09:52:32 +0000150468Analytical Chemist c£25-30k (prorata) Cambs/East Anglia Ref: AF/015070 Temporary Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for an experienced analytical chemist in the research, analysis and development of new products to customer requirement. You will ensure all aspects of analytical testing involved in test samples for a wide variety of substances in the FMCG area. With state of the art equipment the team provides a first class analytical service to both internal and external clients, offered a great opportunity to gain experience and expand their skill base within their laboratory environment. The position requires an experienced analytical chemist, ideally with HPLC, LC, GC, ICP, AA and MS. The role will include routine and non-routine analysis, data interpretation, maintenance and the implementation of new methodologies. You will also be responsible for maintaining records in compliance with the QC/ QA system. All candidates must be enthusiastic team players with a flexible yet focused approach to their work. They must also be able to display good organisation and communication skills. Qualifications Skills and Experience Science Diploma or Scientific Degree Routine Analytical Testing HPLC/ LC, GC, ICP, AA, MS. FMCG exp desirable. Able to trouble shoot/ problem solve Excellent communication skills To Apply If you would like to be considered for this role, please contact Alison Fisher at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, quoting reference AF/015070, outlining your particular skills and experience and their relevance to this post. Please call on 020 7421 5200, or reply via email, entering the job title and reference code in the subject field to alison.fisher@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk Due to a high volume of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted within seven days of submitting your CV please assume that your application will not be taken further. If you wish to receive feedback to obtain why your application was unsuccessful please use the contact details provided on the advert. http://www.newscientistjobs.com/jobs/job/senior-toxicologist-home-counties-consultancy-united-kingdom-200611660.htmFri, 16 Oct 2009 10:09:44 +0000141605A truly unique opportunity exists for an experienced toxicologist to join a market leading toxicology consultancy as a Senior Toxicologist, with the potential to rapidly progress into a board level position. In this role you will be working with a broad range of organisations including FTSE 100 companies, international regulatory bodies and a wide variety of commercial enterprises. Our client enjoys a strong element of repeat business but continues to add new customers, attracted by the company’s reputation for quality of technical expertise, service, and overall professionalism. As a senior member of the team you will work both with existing clients as well as help to develop strong new customer relationships. You will also support and lead colleagues within the organisation. Our client is a toxicology consultancy with an international reputation and naturally seeks a first class toxicologist with excellent technical skills and a genuine passion for their subject matter. They expect that the successful applicant will have the ability to provide expert guidance to help customers find solutions to their most demanding hazard and risk assessment related toxicological challenges. To succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate: • An enthusiasm and proven toxicology pedigree in a desk-based role • Membership of an appropriate professional organisation: British Toxicological Society, Eurotox, Society of Toxicology, or Institute of Biology (now Society of Biology), and a commitment to your own professional development. • Strong academic achievement and intellectual rigour • Good project management skills In addition, you will also need to have the potential for leadership: • Management experience, or the ambition and potential to take on a managerial role • An understanding or desire/ willingness to learn broad-based business skills • Flexibility and adaptability in the face of changing technical and commercial information • Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills To Find Out More/ Apply: If you would like to find out more please contact Adam Isle at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment on +44 (0)207 421 5232 (direct) or +44 (0)7875 686 226 (mobile). Alternatively, apply by email , entering the job title and reference code AI/ 015023 in the subject field to: adam.isle@hs-scientific.co.uk For up to date career opportunities please visit www.hs-scientific.co.uk