Biological Science Jobs at Magnum UK
Looking for high-impact Biological Science jobs that combine innovation, food safety, and global brands? This exciting Food Safety Specialist role at The Magnum Ice Cream Company offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of research, product development, and consumer safety. Ideal for professionals and those seeking a Job Opportunity for life science students, this role places you at the heart of cutting-edge ice cream innovation while building a future in Biological Science jobs with global reach.
About Jobs at Magnum
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the world’s largest ice cream business, operating in 76 countries with iconic brands like Magnum, Ben & Jerry’s, Cornetto, and Wall’s. Formerly part of Unilever, the company is now an independent, publicly listed organization with a strong focus on innovation, growth, and scientific excellence. Jobs at Magnum offer global exposure, cutting-edge research opportunities, and long-term career development in Biological Science jobs.
Job Details:
- Job Title: Ice Cream RD&I – Food Safety Specialist
- Company: The Magnum Ice Cream Company
- Location: Colworth Science Park, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Part-Time (scope indicates full-time—final status to be confirmed)
- Requisition ID: R-1171977
- Application Deadline: 20 January 2026
Food Safety Specialist Role Overview
The Food Safety Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) products are safe to consume. Reporting to the Senior Food Safety Manager within the Global RD&I Scientific Affairs Team, this position supports food safety by design across innovation, supply chain, and incident management activities.
The role works cross-functionally to embed robust food safety principles throughout product development and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support implementation of robust food safety standards and processes to ensure products are safe by design
- Deliver food safety risk assessments for ingredients, packaging, finished products, and innovation/renovation projects
- Provide expert food safety guidance for new technologies, ingredients, food contact materials, contaminants, and incident management
- Ensure risk assessments are clearly documented, transparent, and communicated to stakeholders with clear recommendations
- Engage and manage competent external partners for food safety risk assessments when required
- Collaborate with Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with food safety requirements and substantiation of safety-related claims
- Support horizon scanning activities to proactively identify emerging food safety risks
- Work with Supply Chain teams to ensure end-to-end food safety management is implemented, governed, audited, and monitored
Key Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biological Science, or a related field
- Experience in food safety, ideally within the food or FMCG industries
- Hands-on experience with food safety risk assessments and process implementation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain scientific concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
- Collaborative mindset with proven ability to work cross-functionally
- Interest in AI, digital tools, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience working with external experts or partners is a plus
What Magnum Offers in Biological Science Jobs
- Opportunity to work in a global, innovation-driven organization
- Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture
- Meaningful impact on food safety for globally recognized brands
- Professional growth in a fast-moving RD&I environment
