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Home Economist, Job Reference: 881552
The Company
An independent organisation with an international reputation for its work with the food and drink industry. Clients range from major blue-chip multi-national companies to small and focused businesses, their aim is to provide independent advice and services to ensure product safety, improve product quality and to stimulate product, packaging and process innovation.
The Role
Responsible for work on many aspects of food quality and is involved in measuring the characteristics of food, such as appearance, odour, taste and texture. Food companies are interested to understand how these 'sensory' characteristics are changed under different manufacturing or storage conditions.
•· To support existing business from major clients and accommodate growing volume of business from new clients
•· To undertake technical duties in respect of contractual services particularly relating to product evaluations, competitor benchmarking and market place surveys
•· To prepare client reports, detailing the evaluation of samples with specific attention to suggested improvements, comparison data and market positioning
•· To contribute to data collection, participation and co-ordination of sampling sessions
•· To conduct desk research through trade consumer magazines, maintaining sound market place knowledge
•· To assist in the organisation of seminars and conferences including the preparation and delivery of presentations at both internal and external events for food industry clients.
The Person
•· HND/Degree in Home Economics/Consumer Science or other relevant food qualifications
•· GCSE Maths, English and Science
•· Clean driving licence
•· Basic Food Hygiene Certificate desirable
•· Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and achieve tight deadlines
•· Good word processing skills, database and spreadsheet competency
•· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•· Ability to work as part of a team and on an individual basis
•· Good technical skills and understanding of food and food preparation
•· Ability to liaise with clients on a professional level
•· Must have a passion for food!
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