Reports to: Head of Production
Department: Bridge Farm Bioscience Employing entity: Bridge Farm Bioscience
Location: Spalding
Hours of work: 37.5 hours pw Monday to Friday – based on 8am – 4pm, flexibility required as shift work or overtime may be required in the future
Job Purpose and Scope:
This role covers the production of plant extracts using techniques such as supercritical CO2 extraction,
distillation and purification.
Job Duties include, but are not limited to:
· Plan production of plant extracts to maximise efficiency of the key equipment
· To be part of the production team operating the key equipment and to train production operatives
· To ensure that raw material and reagent stocks are maintained so that production is not impeded
· To liaise with the analytical team to ensure product quality is maintained
· To present results orally and as written reports
· Keep work area clean and tidy at all times
· Adhere to company polices and Health and Safety regulations/guidelines.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
Essential;
· Keen interest in chemistry or biochemistry and a drive to learn new process techniques.
· Science degree in a relevant subject
· Experience of production or process management
· Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
· Keen eye for detail.
· Good time management skills to complete tasks within designated timeframes.
· Good levels of spoken and written English; to enable effective communication and interaction with
the management team
· Be able to provide valid ID and an entitlement to work in the UK as full enhanced DBS checks will
be processed.
Desirable.
· Experience in food, cosmetics or pharmaceutical ingredient manufacture
· Extraction using CO2 and distillation would be helpful, but full training will be given
· Driving licence preferred to enable independent travel to and from work and between sites in Spalding
Ethics and integrity are essential characteristics to work in Bridge Farm Bioscience
Performance Standards for all roles: · Work Standards – Produces quality work of a high standard. Demonstrates strong attention to detail and produces accurate work. · Communication – Demonstrates good communication skills. Communicates necessary information politely and confidently and where applicable, shares knowledge with others. · Time Management – Manages time effectively and proactively and can plan and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines without the need for prompting. · Team Working – Works well with others, builds positive and professional relationships within and across teams. · Problem Solving – Can analyse situations and apply logic to solving potential issues.
Other Duties:
Any other duties may be determined from time to time by the Head of Production or may change with
the requirements of the business. Any such changes will be within the general character of the duties or
level of responsibility set out within this job description.