Microbiology Lab Analyst

The Weetabix Food Company
Burton Latimer
9 months ago
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We are committed to improving diversity and equality throughout Weetabix especially within our Recruitment processes.No candidate will ever meet 100% of the desired qualifications, skills and/ or experience, but we are ambitious to attract the right talent for how we want our business to grow. On-Site Monday-Friday, 09.The primary objective of this role is to minimise the risk of microbiological contamination in our products, ensuring the safety of our consumers and protecting our business. You will serve as the go-to expert in Microbiology, addressing business needs related to this field and spearheading our Microbiology risk assessment program. Serve as a Microbiology subject matter expert, providing internal guidance and external representation for Weetabix. Conduct various Microbiology tests, including occasional weekend work. Validate, troubleshoot, monitor lab methods and equipment, and train team members Perform routine maintenance and calibration of analytical equipment. Identify and mitigate microbiological risks. Lead HACCP for microbiological food safety, focusing on hygienic design and cleaning best practices. Continuously review testing programs to maintain competitive standards. Update scientific documents with the latest microbiology developments. Lead the annual Microbiological Risk Assessment Process. Fully qualified Microbiologist - graduate in a biological science, preferably microbiology Significant laboratory/food safety experience Alignment to Weetabix values Are always curious to finding new ways to do business! Have the ability to demonstrate how you keep up to date in your field of expertise Nice to haves: In depth scientific and technical understanding of industry-standard micro test methods, analytical systems, and risk assessment procedures Experience of developing, validating, trouble-shooting micro methods At least 3 years of Microbiology/Laboratory/food safety/ experience Experience with an FMCG business BenefitsCompetitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits Annual bonus Excellent Double-matched ER contributed pension scheme up to 12% from us Annual Salary review Healthcare plan Access to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid) To support our employees we also offer: Maternity Pay / Paternity leave Dependants and Carers Leave Additional Time Off for Fertility Treatment Neonatal Care Leave Flexible Working Policies Working Parents Support Group Check out our website for more information: Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.#HaveYouHadYourWeetabixBenefitsCheck out our website for more information: bonusDouble matched ER contributed pension schemeAnnual Salary reviewAccess to 24/7 counselling service (in partnership with Grocery Aid)Please Note: Our company policy is not to advertise salaries as we want to benchmark all candidates based on skills and experience that need to be evidenced upon application and screening.#

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