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!
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
+ 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