R&D Technician - Microbiology

Requisition ID: 53667
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

We are looking for an R&D Technician specialised in microbiology and fermentation to work at our site in Granada.

Key responsibilities

Implementation of laboratory techniques, pilot plant and analytical methods required in their position in the field of development of ingredient production processes and/or applications and/or analysis of ingredients, active compounds or biomarkers from biological samples and/or in vitro assays.
Carry out fermentation processes on a laboratory or pilot scale following technical protocols and/or instructions from the supervisor
Application of laboratory analytical protocols
Responsible for the use, condition, controls and stipulated maintenance of the equipment used in the development of its activity: order, cleanliness and good use of measuring devices
Updated inventory and control of raw materials and reagents.
Attendance to industrial tests for plant implementation of the processes developed
Report deviations or anomalies detected in the system.
Distribution and collection of study material and samples.
Report, spreadsheets, tables, graphs

Qualifications and skills

Essential FP2 in a scientific field, preferably microbiology
Experience in microbiology and fermentation
Computer knowledge at user level.
Medium level of spoken and written English
Communication skills
Planning and organisation
Proactivity
Communication and dialogue. Interdepartmental relations
Teamwork and autonomy.
Detail orientation and concern for continuous improvement.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter: #LI-RG2
Posting Type: LI

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