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Microbiologist - Burton Latimer (15/04/2025)

The Weetabix Food Company
Burton Latimer
6 months ago
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Job Description DescriptionWe are not supportingcandidates who require sponsorship for this position.We utilise ourPreferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we requireadditional support.We are committed to improving diversity andequality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitmentprocesses.We are always looking to enhance our current teams withdiverse skills, experience, backgrounds and personalities ; so ifyour skills and experience look a little different and you believeyou can add value to the role and/or Weetabix, then we would loveyou to drop us your CV or apply! No candidate will ever meet 100%of the desired qualifications, skills and/ or experience, but weare ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want ourbusiness to grow. You might not be right for the role, yet but weare always looking for talented people!Closing date: 20th April2025Interview process: 2 Stage interview ProcessWorking pattern:On-Site Monday-Friday, 09.00am-17.00pmThe recipe!The primaryobjective of this role is to minimise the risk of microbiologicalcontamination in our products, ensuring the safety of our consumersand protecting our business. You will serve as the go-to expert inMicrobiology, addressing business needs related to this field andspearheading our Microbiology risk assessment program. Serve as aMicrobiology subject matter expert, providing internal guidance andexternal representation for Weetabix. Conduct various Microbiologytests, including occasional weekend work. Validate, troubleshoot,monitor lab methods and equipment, and train team members Performroutine maintenance and calibration of analytical equipment.Identify and mitigate microbiological risks. Lead HACCP formicrobiological food safety, focusing on hygienic design andcleaning best practices. Continuously review testing programs tomaintain competitive standards. Manage non-compliant results andprovide recommendations. Provide microbiological support forspecifications, audits, and customer queries. Update scientificdocuments with the latest microbiology developments. Fulfillrelevant Health & Safety responsibilities. Maintain UKAS andRSA accreditations. Lead the annual Microbiological Risk AssessmentProcess. RequirementsNon-negotiables: Fully qualifiedMicrobiologist - graduate in a biological science, preferablymicrobiology Significant laboratory/food safety experienceAlignment to Weetabix values Are always curious to finding new waysto do business! Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up todate in your field of expertise Nice to haves: In depth scientificand technical understanding of industry-standard micro testmethods, analytical systems, and risk assessment proceduresExperience of developing, validating, trouble-shooting micromethods At least 3 years of Microbiology/Laboratory/food safety/experience Experience with an FMCG business BenefitsCompetitiveSalary & Annual Flexible benefits Annual bonus ExcellentDouble-matched ER contributed pension scheme up to 12% from usAnnual Salary review Healthcare plan Access to 24/7 counsellingservice (in partnership with Grocery Aid) To support our employeeswe also offer: Maternity Pay / Paternity leave Dependants andCarers Leave Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment NeonatalCare Leave Flexible Working Policies Working Parents Support GroupCheck out our website for more information:https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/Please Note: Our companypolicy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark allcandidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidencedupon application and screening.#HaveYouHadYourWeetabixBenefitsCheckout our website for more information:https://weetabixfoodcompany.co.uk/careers/Annual bonusDoublematched ER contributed pension schemeAnnual Salary reviewAccess to24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)PleaseNote: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want tobenchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that needto be evidenced upon application andscreening.#HaveYouHadYourWeetabix

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