Microbiology Method Development Analyst

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About the job

Danone is a major FMCG company in the UK, with market leading brands across three divisions: Waters (Evian, Volvic), Dairies (Actimel, Activia, Shape), Early Life Nutrition (Aptamil, Cow & Gate) and Specialized Nutrition (Neocate, Fortisip). Danoners are steering us to a more sustainable future, helping to make the world healthier. As a certified B-Corp, we have our Danone Impact Journey to 2025. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders. Do you want to be one of them? 

 

The Specialized Nutrition category, offer nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals. This ambition stretches from the first day of pregnancy into old age, with similar activities in terms of innovation and scientific research. Specialized Nutrition focuses on allergies, from prevention to treatment, with Specialized Nutrition working hand-in-hand to foster synergies and strengthen Danone's leading position in this sector.

 

The Nutricia brand is a key asset, thanks to a medical legacy of more than 120 years and a recognition of health leaders around the world. Nutricia is Europe’s largest specialist nutrition company and the market leader in the UK. We specialise in the delivery of medical nutrition for the very young, the old and the sick, supplying high quality feeds to patients and consumers. Our purpose is to pioneer nutritional discoveries that help people live longer, healthier lives. When it comes to finding a great place to work there are plenty of things to look for: inspirational colleagues, freedom in your job to make a real difference, and a shared ethos you can truly believe in.

 

About the role..

We have an exciting opportunity for a Microbiology Method Development Analyst to join the Quality team in Liverpool. The role is responsible for ensuring that the Quality and Food Safety requirements for products are set and met by developing, implementing and continuously improving the laboratories systems and methods. You will be driving the implementation and ongoing validations and projects in QC department.

 

Main responsibilities:

·  Work in partnership Quality Management team to define and deliver the operational and strategic ambitions and plans of the department.
·  Assist implementation and sustain ongoing accreditation to ISO17025 including surveillance and re-accreditation audits
·  Accountable for the driving the core activities required from the laboratory team to deliver validations and projects on time.
·  Responsible for managing indirect reports responsible for Method Development projects to achieve the operational and strategic ambition of the department.
·  In partnership with the Quality Management team accountable for the departments core activities and KPI’s across the teams in line with the department’s strategies
·  Responsible for developing new methods, techniques,  processes, validations and verifications for analysis and reporting of all finished products, intermediates, raw material and ad hoc samples according to DANONE Medical standards and requirements.
·  Support Product Qualification team to create and maintain quality release specifications for all finished products and intermediate products and raw materials employing practical application of analytical science, release testing criteria and limits, and utilising LIMS system.
·  Involvement in investigations for example to determine root cause of out of specification results or non-conforming products.
·  Working in diverse cross functional teams to deliver business projects and continuous improvement for example active member and or leader in Innovation projects.
·  Plan and deliver own daily/weekly activities.
·  Identify and deliver longer term continuous improvement projects in line with team roadmap.
·  Management and implementation of CAPEX projects as assigned
·  Act as a technical manager providing advice, support to laboratory managers in relation to methods, equipment and technologies.
·  Support laboratories in external audits and assessments by accreditation authorities and regulatory bodies.
·  Perform internal audits on laboratories and methods to identify gaps and assist continuous improvements.

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About you

What experience are we looking for:

 

·  English speaking
·  Knowledge of ISO17025 standard
·  Relevant academic qualifications/experience in Pharma or FMCG environment
·  Capable of working on multiple priorities and setting targets and timeframes
·  Project management skills
·  Adaptable enough to work in an environment that changes / challenges daily
·  Ability to work in a pressurised, heavily targeted and measured environment

About us

We have a range of flexible benefits and excellent rewards, click here to find out more: https://careers.danone.com/uki/en/Why-Danone/our-learning---rewards.html

 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.