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Senior Research Scientist

Employer
The People Co.
Location
Oxfordshire
Salary
£45,000 - £55,000
Closing date
11 Feb 2025
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Contract Type
Permanent
Function
Scientist
Business Sector
Food Manufacturing

Job Details

Senior Research Scientist

Oxfordshire

PR/013025

£45,000 - £55,000

Job role

The Senior Research Scientist role plays a pivotal role in advancing enzyme-based solutions for food applications, leveraging analytical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision to drive research, development, and intellectual property management initiatives.within the business.

Key responsibilities

1. Developing novel enzyme applications tailored to address both emerging and established 
customer needs; 
2. Pioneering the development of analytical cutting-edge techniques by leveraging appropriate 
technologies; 
3. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance knowledge and expertise in the 
utilization of enzymes in production processes and understanding customer requirements; 
4. Conducting independently tests and analyses using diverse methodologies (e.g. GCMS, UV-vis, 
HPLC), adeptly resolving inherent challenges, and presenting comprehensive reports detailing 
methodologies, findings, and pertinent information; 
5. Maintaining meticulous records of project and experimental activities in the laboratory; 
6. Cultivating a collaborative relationship with scientific staff.
7. Strategically selecting and customizing optimal analytical methods and techniques from a range of possibilities; 
8. Providing training to laboratory personnel to enhance their skills and knowledge; 
9. Upholding a well-organized laboratory environment, including equipment, instruments, and 
related apparatus; 
10. Adhering rigorously to safety procedures, equipment maintenance, and supply management, 
while serving as the Health and Safety manager for the laboratory; 

Knowledge and Experience

Master’s degree or higher in Food Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Processing, or a related 
scientific field, with a strong background in enzyme applications. 
• >5 years' experience in commercial or academic labs. 
• Profound understanding of chemical characteristics, formulations, and their impact on food 
properties. 
• Demonstrated expertise in food analytical methodologies (HPLC, GC, and/or MS) for product 
development. 
• Familiarity with general food industry production processes and requirements. 
• Experience in application/product development, analysis, and patent-related activities within the 
food production industry preferably Dairy related
• Understanding of enzymes and their applications in the food industry is advantageous

 

To apply, please e-mail in strict confidence, with a comprehensive CV, including salary details, quoting the above reference and for the attention of lesa.lynch@thepeopleco.com

Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.

 

Company

CPA Recruitment rebrands as The People Co.

CPA Recruitment has rebranded as The People Co., putting people directly at the heart of its brand.

Established in 1987, The People Co. is an expert team of people consultants, focusing on permanent and interim roles in food and consumer goods. We build strong connections and trusted, long-term relationships with all our clients and candidates.

Spanning the UK, Europe and North America, the business works with start-ups through to established multinationals, from graduate and supervisory level to senior management and director-level.

The People Co.’s focus, structure, client base, People and locations remain the same as before.

people co

Our Story

Resourcing solutions. Sounds a bit impersonal, doesn't it? That's just not how we role; at The People Co., we're all about people!

Can we help our clients fill their job vacancies? Absolutely.

Can we help our job candidates find the right job? You bet we can.

We’re an expert team of people consultants, focusing on permanent and interim roles in food and consumer goods. We build strong connections and trusted, long-term relationships with all our clients and candidates.

From our offices in the UK and North America, we work locally and globally with clients from start-ups to established multinationals. And with candidates from graduate and supervisory level to senior management and director-level. All of this is underpinned by our 36 years’ heritage in providing a flexible, bespoke service.

Areas our People cover

From beginning to end, we cover roles across the whole food and consumer goods supply chain. Our team of People - dedicated sector specialists - really know their onions and many have experience of working in the industry themselves.

As well as covering mature areas of the market, we ensure we’re on top of emerging areas, so we can support clients as best we can.

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 8203 1000
Location
Eclipse House
20 Sandown Road
Watford
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD24 7AE
GB

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