Food Science jobs in United Kingdom

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The School of Human Sciences brings together the University's science-based provision and offers a diverse range of courses across a range of essential scientific disciplines that underpin this provision. Our courses are closely allied to subjects related Applied Biology, Biomedical Science, Blood Science, Molecular and Pharmaceutical Science, Analytical, Synthetic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Herbal Chemical Sciences and Pharmacology, Nutrition, Dietetics, Sports Sciences, Physiotherapy and the newly offered Nursing program. The Science Centre is the School's hub for the provision of cutting-edge research and undergraduate practical teaching in these disciplines.

ABOUT THE POST

The School of Human Sciences is looking to appoint an experienced Food Science Technician to oversee all aspects of food science, food microbiology and nutrition within the School. The person appointed will provide technical assistance and support across a wide range of practical classes, provide specialist advice and support staff and students in practical and project activities, demonstrations and maintaining inventories and records as well as any consultancy work. We are particularly interested in an experienced individual who will provide technical expertise and possess a broad range of demonstrable knowledge in food science, food microbiology and nutrition, gained within a broad range of working environments.

You will be a team player who is well organised, numerate, practical and efficient, able to relate well to young people, have excellent interpersonal skills, possess/acquire general knowledge and competence to work at a fundamental level across a number of areas of expertise in a varied environment. You must be able to work both individually and as a member of the technical team, providing support in a flexible way where it is required which will assist in the planning and delivery of all operational aspects of the Science Centre. You must be able to ensure that staff and students who work within the Science laboratories follow the required Health and Safety protocols. Experience of Word and Excel and some experience of databases will be an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision.
2. All applicants are additionally asked to submit an equality and diversity statement of up to one page, articulating how you will contribute to making our University more inclusive and what they have previously done to advance equality.
3. If you wish to attach any additional documents such as a CV you may do so (please follow the instructions). Please note that we do not accept a CV on its own as a job application.

If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.

Further information

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held.

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