Contact
Sæmundur Sveinsson
Research Group Leader
saemundurs@matis.is
Matís is a leader in the field of food research and biotechnology. At Matís, there is a strong group of around 100 employees who are passionate about finding new ways to maximize the use of raw materials, increase sustainability and promote public health. Matís' role is to strengthen the competitiveness of Icelandic products and business life and to ensure food safety, public health and sustainable use of the environment through research, innovation and services.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- General microbiological research using professional methods
- Participation in skills tests in the field of food and medicine
- Participation in internal control sample testing of various foodborne pathogens
- Participation in projects that fall under the field's reference research
- The structure of professional focus regarding service measurement in microbiology
Qualification requirements
- Education in food science, biomedical science, biology or related subjects is a requirement
- Experience with research and measurement is desirable
- A positive attitude and agility in interpersonal communication are a requirement
- Interoperability and flexibility
- Independent and organized way of working
- Initiative and professional ambition
- Good general Icelandic and English skills, both spoken and written.
- Good general computer skills
Employment rate is 100%. The person concerned will work at Matís' laboratory at Vínlandsleið 12, Reykjavík.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV and cover letter.
All genders are encouraged to apply.
Information is provided by Sæmundur Sveinsson, professional manager of microbiological measurements and genetic analyses, saemundurs@matis.is, 422 5130.