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Job title: R&D Technologist

Location: Melton Mowbray (onsite)

Contract length: 12 month contract potential to extend

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday flexible shifts 35 hours

(8 hour day with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break)

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for an R&D Technologist on behalf of a global manufacturing company. This is an initial 12 Month contract starting asap, with the potential to extend. This position is fully onsite Monday - Friday in Melton Mowbray.

The successful R&D Technologist will join the Team and help support both the Laboratory and Factory . This position is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled team working for an innovative and exciting brand. The R&D Technologist will help with food safety and Quality testing, Microbiology testing and Analysing data.

Responsibilities:

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Sampling and Inspection of raw materials at receiving, finished product for the sample library, label, and store them as per the procedure.

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Sampling and testing of in-process and/or finished product samples for troubleshooting, including held product for review and disposition by Q&FS.

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Collect environmental swabs following the Micro Standard and submit for testing.

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Maintaining the internal laboratory. Participating in the MGS quality control program.

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Register samples and swabs for external laboratory analysis.

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Analyse Microscopy on foreign bodies and prepare a database.

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Data collection, trend analysis, and reporting of test results, non-conformances(NCs) including S-CAPA, CAPA, PRIMP), and customer complaints, etc.

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Follow up on closure of PRIMPs, CAPAs, and S-CAPAs.

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Participate in the quality panel to determine product conformance to a standard.

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Support calibration and validation as per Q&FS schedules (scales, check weighers, Ishida,

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Metal Detectors, X-rays, and F0).

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Support line trials led by Q&FS/PPI/Packaging teams.

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Investigate customer and consumer complaints for root cause and preventive action.

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Document control: update Q&FS documents on digital platforms, prepare logbooks (Q&FS forms) for the factory, and archive documents.

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Participate in process confirmation, internal audit, glass and plastic, and GMP/GHP audit program.

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Conduct traceability exercise.

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Support the site with Pest control and sanitation program based on requirements established by Q&FS

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Coordinate training of quality-related topics for supply associates.

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Provide input into Material Risk Assessments.

Key Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience:

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Previous Laboratory or Factory experience within a food testing environment is essential

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A Biology/ Microbiology Degree is desired

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Analytical testing

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SAP Business desired but not essential

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Tech savvy and a quick learner who can pick up new systems quickly

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University Graduates/ Internships are welcome to apply who have lab experience through studying

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While the hiring process may not be expedited, we urge all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to ensure their consideration.

To apply, please follow the instructions on our application portal. We look forward to receiving your application

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