Chemistry/Biochemistry Graduate-Food Rheology

Campdenbri • Remote (CT, United States) • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Supporting food manufacturers and retailers with product innovation including: rheology, new product development, value optimisation, instructional development, pilot plant, quality and food safety manufacturing, thermal processing, new technologies, and regulatory affairs.

The Food and Drink Microstructure Team

The Food and Drink Microstructure Team looks at the rheological properties of food materials to determine the texture and how they behave physically when subjected to physical forces and forced to flow. The rheological properties of raw materials, intermediate products such as batters and doughs, as well as final products can be studied. This role will primarily play a support function for the Senior Scientist in the team where you will be running various laboratory-based analyses using instruments such as X-ray micro-CT, rheometer, texture analyser, DSC, viscosity meter.

Position

Conducting a variety of laboratory analyses across a wide range of techniques using instruments such as X-ray micro-CT, rheometer, texture analyser, DSC, viscosity meter.
Perform tasks related to quality procedures such as equipment calibration and reviews of documents.
Produce accurate laboratory records, calculate results, collate data for inclusion in reports and produce reports.
Follow appropriate business management procedures in all aspects of work.
Contribute to idea generation for food and beverage science.

Requirements

A degree in chemistry, biochemistry or similar.
Proven competence of working within an analytical laboratory.
Knowledge of rheology, textural analysis, surface science, imaging techniques and/or NIR (Near Infrared).
Experience using one or more of the following instruments: X-ray micro-CT, rheometer, texture analyser, DSC, viscosity meter.
Experience in data analysis from the above and familiarity with statistical analysis techniques required.

Additional Information:

Please note due to our rural location you must be able to drive and have your own transport.

We regret that we can't consider visa sponsorship for this role, and your application will only be considered if you hold the right to work in the UK.