MICROBIOLOGIST
- Employer
- Unilever
- Location
- Merseyside, Port Sunlight
- Salary
- Up to £25536 per annum
- Closing date
- 30 Nov 2021
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- Sector
- Scientific
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full-time
Job Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a world leading global organisation, our Global FMCG Client, the powerhouse behind Persil, Comfort, Surf and Ben & Jerry's, are currently seeking a Microbiologist for their site in Port Sunlight, Wirral. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, 37.5-hour week, paying £25,536 per annum pro rata, working Monday to Friday.
Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates with longer than 1 month notice to serve.
Microbiological expertise is provided on formulation and process design, microbiological methods and supply chain hygiene. A further aim is to drive operational efficiencies and global ways of working with our sister laboratories. The team is responsible for a hygiene assessment of all innovations from Hair, Deodorants, Oral Care and Regional Skin design centres.
In this role your focus will be on the following key responsibilities-
- Sample administration
- Microbiological analysis of personal care products
- Data review & knowledge gathering
- Design and perform practical work to evaluate preservative efficacy and ad hoc testing.
- Data capture - ensure all data is generated and logged using the latest Digital tools available
- Maintaining strong links and developing networks across multi-disciplinary project teams, including formulation, quality and regulatory / safety contacts.
Key skills
- Strong Microbiological Science background in microbiology with relevant applied industrial microbiology experience. Ideally to BSc level with experience.
- Previous practical microbiology experience in the same or similar field (Home and Personal Care products)
- Knowledge and experience of standard microbiological procedures
- Experienced in the creation, development and implementation of ideas related to microbiology.
- Ability to write scientific papers and reports.
- Excellent microbiology practical skills
- Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Good time management
- Good organisation skills with a high level of accuracy
- Good IT knowledge and experience with digital tools
Company
A job at Unilever is a career made by you, with development opportunities, benefits and a working culture that embraces diversity. So whether you’re looking for an internship, apprenticeship, graduate opportunities, or a job opening to progress your professional career, at Unilever you can shape your own path as you work with the brands and people that drive our sustainable business growth.
- Mini-site
- Unilever
- Location
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Manpower UK Ltd
C/O Unilever HPC
Port Sunlight
Wirral
CH62 4ZD
United Kingdom
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