Senior Research Scientist

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.

We are looking for a candidate with demonstrable expertise in diary/non-dairy including fresh-fermented, neutral and frozen in particular.

Key responsibilities

1. Developing novel enzyme applications related to dairy/non-dairy, and 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 in forementioned disciplines
• 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.