Senior Scientist - Insect Bioconversion

Join us as a Senior Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!

This position is based in the Insect Bioconversion team where you will work alongside researchers in the broader Entomology team. The Insect Bioconversion team undertakes research projects for the private sector and government departments nationally and internationally. We are seeking an experienced researcher who can make a significant contribution to our research portfolio in this area.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will play a key role in the science development and delivery of research projects in the insect bioconversion area. This will include working with colleagues on the quality and safety of insect derived products.
• You will be accountable for the successful and efficient delivery of projects working with the broader team and supervising junior colleagues as appropriate.
• You will prepare effective written reports and deliver talks, presentations and training to visitors, colleagues, and external customers, as required.
• You will work closely with the science lead to grow the business in this area and as such will be able to demonstrate experience of drafting costed proposals.
• You will promote, ensure and train others in the application of quality standards, H&S requirements and licences relevant to the workplace and research area.
  
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• A BSc/MSc/PhD in a relevant subject with practical experience and knowledge in entomology.
• Experience working in a lab, ideally with some leadership experience.
• A self-motivated scientist with an ability to manage and deliver project work to cost, time and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of animal feed and food safety.
• Ability to produce effective project reports and to communicate research findings to a range of audiences.
• An ability to engage with various stakeholders and communicate work effectively and with clarity, both verbally and written
• UK driving licence and flexibility to be able to travel for research (possibly internationally).
  
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.
  
  
  

What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, you can contact [email protected]

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.