Job description
To protect public health, robust evidence is vital. The job involves carrying out microbiological risk assessments in relation to the food chain, in particular for microbiological incidents and outbreaks, food defence and emergency planning. The postholder will also provide microbiological risk assessments to inform the development and delivery of policies and guidance by risk managers. The job involves collaborating with other parts of the Agency, other government departments and liasing with external organisations. The job is in an exciting and challenging technical area which informs decisions that help to keep the public safe on a daily basis.

The Food Standards Agency is a non-ministerial department of 1050 people, with a big vision – to drive change in the food system so that it delivers “food we can trust”.

Person specification
The post requires a good knowledge of microbiology and the ability to apply this to a variety of situations to assess risk. A degree in an appropriate life science (preferably microbiology) is essential. To be the best candidate for the role, you are likely to have a post-graduate qualification and/or experience in microbiological risk assessment, food microbiology, or public health microbiology. Skills in predictive microbiological modelling would be beneficial. Please provide details of relevant qualifications and experience in the application form.


Qualifications
As stated above, a degree in an appropriate life science (preferably microbiology) is essential. To be the best candidate for the role, you are likely to have a post-graduate qualification and/or experience in microbiological risk assessment, food microbiology, or public health microbiology. Please provide details of relevant qualifications in the application form.

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