Head of Chemical Surveillance Branch

Head of Chemical Surveillance Branch

REF: IRC299232
DEPARTMENT: Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute Northern Ireland (AFBI)~
SALARY: £62,294 - £67,955
LOCATION: AFBI Veterinary Sciences Division, 12 Stoney Road Belfast BT4 3SD

AFBI is seeking an outstanding individual with a high level of expertise and knowledge of Chemical analysis for food and feed contaminants to join its scientific team and to lead our work in this area.

The Head of Chemical Surveillance Branch will lead AFBI’s work on statutory analysis and research in the areas of veterinary drug residues, chemical contaminants of food and feed, marine biotoxins and high sensitivity mass spectrometry. These activities are key to supporting the safety of food chains, Northern Ireland and UK trade guarantees as well as promoting the wholesomeness of Northern Ireland food products.

Further appointments may be made from this competition should AFBI positions become vacant which have similar duties and responsibilities.

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Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 9th February 2024.

Applications are particularly welcomed from Roman Catholics and Females as these groups are currently under-represented within AFBI.

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