QA Food Science Specialist — Dairy & FMCG Innovation

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller S.e.c.s.; Market Drayton, Telford, Minsterley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a QA Food Science Specialist to provide scientific expertise across UK sites. This key role involves acting as a subject matter expert in microbiology and process science while ensuring food safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant science-based degree and have strong experience in food manufacturing, particularly in FMCG or dairy. Benefits include private medical healthcare and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

Private medical healthcare

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave

Rewards Benefits Programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience within food manufacturing, ideally FMCG or dairy and with a microbiology bias.
• HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the scientific expert covering microbiological, chemical and physical properties of food.
• Leading the development of science-based technical standards.
• Driving spoilage prevention through data-led improvement plans.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical approach

Education

Science-based degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related discipline

Job description

A leading dairy company is seeking a QA Food Science Specialist to provide scientific expertise across UK sites. This key role involves acting as a subject matter expert in microbiology and process science while ensuring food safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant science-based degree and have strong experience in food manufacturing, particularly in FMCG or dairy. Benefits include private medical healthcare and a contributory pension plan.