Chemistry Principal Scientist
Core
Coordinate resources for daily food chemistry operations and lead specific projects, providing technical and quality advice to operations teams, internal functions, and clients.
Role type
Principal Scientist (Food Chemistry)
Builds
High-quality analytical data and validated methods for food safety testing
Domain
Food Science / Analytical Chemistry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Food chemistry expertise, analytical method development, ISO17025/UKAS laboratory experience, chromatography techniques (GC, HPLC, IC), wet chemistry, immunoassay, statistical analysis, technical training, root cause analysis, SOP management
Preferred skills
Knowledge of emerging analytical technologies, experience with laboratory information management systems
Technologies
GC, HPLC, IC, laboratory information management systems
Responsibilities
Act as technical authority for food chemistry methods, provide scientific leadership to lab staff, troubleshoot analytical instrumentation, lead method development and validation, deliver technical training, support method transfer between labs, participate in audits and accreditation, analyze data and write technical reports, liaise with clients for technical support, ensure compliance with quality procedures and safety policies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic guidance