Qa Food Science Specialist

Mueller UK & Ireland

Market Drayton, England, GB
Competitive salary; bonus scheme; private medical ...
On-site
Scientific subject matter expert
Microbiology, chemistry and process science
Food safety, quality and compliance
Acting as the scientific expert across Müller Yogurt & Desserts, covering the microbiological, chemical and physical properties of food

Job Summary

  • Acting as the scientific expert across Müller Yogurt & Desserts, covering the microbiological, chemical and physical properties of food.
  • Leading the development, deployment and governance of science‑based technical standards and specifications.
  • Partnering cross‑functionally with Operations, Engineering, Group Quality and external laboratories.

Matching Summary

Acting as the scientific expert across Müller Yogurt & Desserts, covering the microbiological, chemical and physical properties of food.

Salary

Competitive Salary; Bonus scheme; Private medical healthcare

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • scientific subject matter expert
  • microbiology, chemistry and process science
  • food safety, quality and compliance
  • spoilage prevention, mould and pathogen reduction
  • root cause analysis of quality incidents

Nice-to-have

  • continuous improvement in laboratory quality systems
  • horizon scanning for new technologies
  • cross-functional partnering
  • coaching and developing teams

Key Requirements

  • science-based degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related
  • Strong experience within food manufacturing
  • HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 desirable
  • structured, analytical approach
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

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