Food Safety Laboratory Specialist

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom SGS Full time
Position Title: Food Safety Laboratory Specialist

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Schedule: 10am to 8:30pm on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday; 10am to 8pm on Friday; or Monday to Wednesday from 11:30am to 10pm and Sunday from 11:30am to 9:30pm

Location: Cambridge

We are currently looking for a dedicated Food Safety Laboratory Specialist to become part of our analytical services team. In this role, you will be tasked with performing tests and analyses to guarantee the safety and compliance of food items with industry standards and regulations.

Your responsibilities will include working within a laboratory setting, identifying potential risks, and documenting findings and data related to instrument malfunctions, equipment discrepancies, quality control failures, and unusual readings or results.

Qualifications:
We encourage applications from individuals who are entering the field as well as those who can contribute unique insights and diverse skill sets to our expanding team. We are particularly interested in candidates transitioning from sectors such as retail, customer service, hospitality, and logistics.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to apply their current skills while acquiring new competencies.

As a Food Safety Laboratory Specialist, you will exhibit the following qualities:
  • Capacity to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Willingness to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Enthusiastic and proactive demeanor with a desire to learn.
  • Ability to adhere to procedures and protocols with precision.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, encompassing effective communication and active listening.
  • Competence in computer applications, including Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

Additional Information:
For individuals with allergies, please note that the food analyzed in the laboratory may contain ingredients such as milk, eggs, wheat, soybeans, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish.

SGS is committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring that we recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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