Microbiologist - London, United Kingdom - Food Alert Ltd

Description

Purpose of the role:

As a Microbiologist, you will support clients in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of their products through the management and co-ordination of laboratory outsourcing, sampling, interpretation of results and reporting.

Key duties, responsibilities and objectives:

Manage and Co-ordinate Outsourcing to the Lab:

• Co-ordinate sample collection from the client to the external laboratory for microbiological analysis.
• Evaluate and monitor laboratory based on capabilities, quality standards, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor the progress of outsourced projects and ensure timely delivery of results.

Sampling Administration:

• Send out questionnaires to clients to gain a better understanding of their products and product testing requirements.
• Assign the correct microbiological, nutritional testing suite based on experience and product knowledge. Refer to the relevant industry microbiological guides for best practise.
• Provide accurate costings and create work instructions for clients and follow up in timely manner.
• Arrange collection of samples according to established procedures, ensuring representativeness and traceability.
• Maintain proper documentation of sampling activities, including sample identification and chain of custody.

Interpretation of Results:

• Review microbiological test results and data provided by external laboratories.
• Investigate out of specification results and troubleshoot any deviations or discrepancies in test results.
• Interpret findings, identify trends, and assess compliance with client specifications and regulatory requirements.

Reporting:

• Prepare comprehensive reports summarising microbiological test results, including interpretations and conclusions to send to clients.

Efficiency:

• Maintain a good working relationship with external laboratory.
• Review processes to ensure they are efficient and carried out to agreed SLA's.
• Assist in KPI reporting of this Food Alert service.

Experience:

• Have a BSc Microbiology qualification and/or at least 2 year's experience in manufacturing food microbiology.
• Experience in Microsoft suite like Word, Excel and Powerpoint.