Microbiology/Biology Undergraduate Placement - United Kingdom - Campdenbri

Description

We offermicrobiology and consumer and sensory science consultancy services,including: analyticaltesting, safety and spoilage, molecular and microbiology methods, emergingmicrobiology, brewing microbiologyresearch, industrial heat process microbiology,quality lab audit,and sensory science

Campden BRI's mission is to help food and drink businesses succeed through science, technology and consultancyservices, our microbiology department focus on two major areas of concern: m icrobiologicalfood spoilage and food poisoning.

Preventing food poisoning and reducing ordelaying spoilage are priorities for all manufacturers and retailers.

At Campden BRI, we offer microbiology testing, routinemicrobiological analysis to determine levels of microorganisms in foods, we canidentify what the organisms are, and whether they will affect the shelf-life ofthe food, as well as investigating the source of any contamination problems.

We also have expertise in the response of microorganismsto food processing regimes (e.g. washing, heating, high pressure), and canadvise on how changes to ingredients, packaging, and processing as part of productdevelopment might affect microbial shelf-life - identifying the hazards andrisks of each situation.

We are looking to offer a 12–15-month internship (startingSummer 2024), for a Biology/Microbiology undergraduate to help them gain laboratoryexperience and widen their knowledge of food & drink microbiology.

Practicalmicrobiology laboratory work on research and contract studies.
Microbiology sample receipt, sample analysis,plate counting and results calculation.
Laboratory quality tasks, such as calibration, housekeeping,and monitoring.
Contributionto client facing tasks such as answering enquiries, sending interim reports,and contributing to proposals.
Ensuring effective management of assignedworkloads, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provisionof results.
An undergraduate in Biology or Microbiology.
~ A keeninterest in the food industry
~ Good working knowledge of MS Office
~ FullUK/EU driving licence and own transport
~ Able to travel (if required)
~ Demonstratableskills in report writing and data analysis.
~ Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
~25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
~ Buy and sell holiday scheme
~ A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
~ Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
~ Working Hours- Monday- Friday 8.Please note that due to our rural location you must be able to drive and have your own transport.
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