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Job Description
+ Job Description
Are you a passionate scientist with a keen nose for flavour and a knack for leadership? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation meets meticulous quality control? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
+ Essential Job Functions
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management System Development:
- Develop, re-write, and update all aspects of the company’s Quality Management System for the Flavours team in conjunction with the Production Team Leader
Formulation and Dilution:
- Formulate flavour complexes.
- Dilute cyclodextrins with excipients (sugar or cyclodextrins) to produce accurate and specific levels of flavour suitable for various sectors.
Scientific Research:
- Conduct scientific literature searches on a range of topics in support of both internal and external client projects.
Process Improvement:
- Collaborate with the Production Team Leader to investigate and problem-solve process improvements.
New Product Development:
- Develop new products and flavours based on customer-driven demand.
Supervision and Maintenance:
- Supervise the ordering and delivery of supplies.
- Supervise the testing and calibration of equipment to ensure optimum results.
- Monitor and maintain chemical stocks.
Flavour Standard Complexes:
- Assist with the production of flavour standard complexes using cyclodextrins (nano chemistry).
- Maintain stock of all chemicals, chemical register, and associated HACCP documentation.
Team Support:
- Support the team with actions and technical issues.
- Input packaging data into the computer.
- Maintain good hygiene and housekeeping practices.
- Assist with all other flavour-related tasks.
Procedure Maintenance:
- Maintain and update procedures within the flavours team.
Collaborative Work:
- Work as part of the flavours team on a variety of production, testing, formulation, dispensing, and packaging tasks.
+ Education, Experience & Personal Characteristics
Essential:
- Education: Minimum of a Good degree (2:1 or 1st) in a scientific discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Food Science).
- Experience: At least 5 years of industrial experience, preferably in a relevant flavour science or laboratory management role. Demonstrated success in a management role is essential.
Skills:
- Broad range of problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with ISO & Quality standards.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and motivational skills.
- Excellent planning and time management skills.
- Excellent decision-making abilities.
Desirable:
- Education: Master's or Ph.D. in a related field.
- Experience: Training or qualification in management. Experience in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
- Skills: Experience in scientific research and flavour formulation. Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
Personal Characteristics:
- Passion for food and beverage science.
- Thirst for knowledge and continuous learning.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively.
- Valid driver's license and access to a car for team tasks
+ Salary & Working Conditions
Reports to:
- Managing Director
- Operations Manager
Reports from:
- 2 x junior chemists
+ Salary & Working Conditions
- Salary Negotiable
- 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
- Leatherhead-based
- 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Number of working benefits including company events, sick leave, parental leave, bereavement leave, flexible working hours, on-site parking, company pension, subscription fees to professional bodies, and opportunities for personal development